Richard Newton—whom Charles Spurgeon called “the prince of preachers among children” —was well known for his ability to communicate the truths of Scripture in a way that both children and adults could grasp. Each month, on the first Sunday afternoon, the congregation of St. Paul’s Church held a special service for children, known as The Children’s Church . During these services, the children would sit in the main area of the church, the regular order of worship was observed, and Newton would deliver a sermon prepared especially for them. What began as a hesitant experiment soon became one of the most fruitful gatherings of the church. The children listened with eager attention, and when questioned, they could clearly recall and explain the main points of the sermons. Remarkably, The Children’s Church drew more adults than any other afternoon service, as they too were edified by Newton’s clear and heartfelt preaching. The effort of simplifying sermons for children proved to be an added blessing to Newton himself, sharpening his ability to preach to “children of a larger growth.”