Here is a video of John Stott, giving a half-hour introduction to the life and work of the great preacher Charles Simeon, born the same year as his friend William Wilberforce. This address was delivered in November 2004 at Taylor University:
For a longer biographical address on Simeon, with lessons for today, see John Piper’s “Brothers, We Must Not Mind a Little Suffering: Reflections on the Life of Charles Simeon.”
A new website now exists as a repository of information on Simeon: CharlesSimeon.com. The introductory words on the site are a good reason why it’s worth your time getting to know this man:
This website is an introduction to the life and legacy of the Rev. Charles Simeon (1759-1836). Simeon is best known for
- serving Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge, and Cambridge University for 54 years
- practicing and popularizing biblical, expository preaching
- pioneering on-campus discipleship among university students
- developing new, church-based ministries for youth and adults
- starting or helping to start at least four missions organizations
- introducing the evangelical revival in Britain to the Church of England
- enduring intense opposition during his early years of ministry
- dying as a beloved community member and revered church leader
