When the Prince of Preachers steps into the open air, the result will change his ministry forever. Using Charles Spurgeon’s own words, as well as contemporary accounts, E. G. Romine digs deep into the legendary pastor’s unexamined legacy of open-air preaching. In The Booming Baritone Bell of England , Romine argues that Spurgeon’s open-air preaching was a profound influence not only on his audience, but on Spurgeon himself. A thorough and thoughtful exploration of a neglected area of Spurgeon’s ministry, Romine’s exhaustively-researched book will appeal to casual readers and scholars alike. "E. G. Romine has captured the spirit, zeal, theology, and love of Charles Spurgeon in this volume. If anything showed the true passion of Spurgeon for truth and for people, it was his open-air preaching. His polemics throughout his ministry manifested his love for orthodox, evangelical, and, yes, Calvinistic truth. All of that, however, was in service of the purity of the gospel preached to the lost. This excellent work explores the theology, practice, and pedagogy of preaching in the open air. Romine has given it a charming presentation." --Tom J. Nettles, senior professor of historical theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary "E. G. Romine is one of the most passionate and convictional Christians that I know. Thus, it's fitting that he's produced this volume on Charles Haddon Spurgeon, one of the most passionate and convictional Christians who has ever lived. Romine's The Booming Baritone Bell of England is sure to bless every minister who will read it." --Jason K. Allen, president, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary & Spurgeon College "I have considered myself somewhat a student of Charles Spurgeon for many years. That is until I met E. G. Romine. His dedication to the works of the prince of preachers causes mine to appear as simple fandom. This book is evidence of that dedication. In these pages you will find conviction, encouragement, and a glimpse into the heart that Spurgeon had for the lost. It has my unreserved recommendation. Read and be encouraged." --Josh Lofthus, co-host, The Reformatory Podcast "Whether one adopts Spurgeon's practice of open-air preaching or not, E. G. Romine's work is valuable for at least two reasons: First, it highlights the role that open-air preaching played in Spurgeon's pastoral training. Second, it argues for the formative role that open-air preaching played in Spurgeon's evangelistic preaching, particularly in emboldening him. Open-air preaching may not be the right strategy in your context. But the boldness and initiative shown in such preaching will always be strategic for the gospel. Romine's work can help you grow in those qualities." --Geoff Chang, assistant professor of historical theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary "Nothing is more needed in modern preaching than a retrieval of the powerful pairing of a Christ-centered hermeneutic with an evangelistic boldness. In his masterful review of Spurgeon's open-air preaching, E. G. Romine has given us an important model for this retrieval. May this portrait of the Booming Baritone Bell lead to a clear gospel resounding in the pulpits--and in the streets--of our contemporary landscapes far and wide." --Jared C. Wilson, assistant professor of pastoral ministry, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary "In a day when open-air preaching is often demeaned and considered fanatical, E. G. Romine's The Booming Baritone Bell of England offers a subtle rebuke through an excellent examination of Charles Spurgeon's belief in and practice of open-air preaching. Though it may appear that this book is geared towards historians and Spurgeon scholars, there is much here for the pastor and for anyone who has a heart for preaching and evangelism. I highly recommend it." --W. Tyler Sykora, chief of staff, Office of the President, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary "I often ask exceptional preachers if they have gone out to the urban areas to street preach. They always say, 'No, ' and attempt to justify themselves. I leave saddened by the prevailing lostness, wondering, 'Have we tried everything to bring revival?' E. G. Romine reflects on a time when men were trying everything and sharing in E. G. Romine received his BA from Henderson State University. He holds an MDiv and a ThM from The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, as well as a ThM and PhD from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as the pastor of education and evangelism at First Baptist Church of Provo, Utah.