A revealing biblical text written by two of the most importantant Christian writers to talk about the importance of baptism in the Christian life. About the authors: Charles Haddon (CH) Spurgeon (19 June 1834 - 31 January 1892) was a British Particular Baptist preacher. Spurgeon remains highly influential among Christians of various denominations, among whom he is known as the Prince of Preachers. Hugh Stowell Brown (10 August 1823 - 24 February 1886) was a Manx Christian minister and renowned preacher. Hugh Stowell Brown was a preacher, pastor and social reformer in Liverpool in the nineteenth century. His public lectures and work among the poor brought him great renown.