The Treasury of David: Spurgeon's Classic Work on the Psalms

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by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, David O. Fuller (Editor)

C. H. Spurgeon's enduring classic, The Treasury of David , has long been regarded as the most comprehensive pastoral and inspirational study of the Psalms ever written. Originally released in seven volumes, Spurgeon's work has been carefully abridged by David O. Fuller in this accessible, one-volume edition. As Herbert Lockyer observed, this edition gathers out "all the jewels" of this great work, presenting more than 4,000 quotes from notables such as Augustine, Calvin, Luther, Bunyan, Matthew Henry, and of course Spurgeon himself. Ideal for devotional reading or sermon preparation, The Treasury of David contains "some of the greatest and grandest words of comfort and inspiration that have ever been penned" (from the preface).

Genres: Theology, Christian, Nonfiction, Reference, Faith, Biblical Studies, Religion

706 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1869

About the author

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was England's best-known preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century. In 1854, just four years after his conversion, Spurgeon, then only 20, became pastor of London's famed New Park Street Church (formerly pastored by the famous Baptist theologian, John Gill). The congregation quickly outgrew their building, moved to Exeter Hall, then to Surrey Music Hall. In these venues, Spurgeon frequently preached to audiences numbering more than 10,000—all in the days before electronic amplification. In 1861, the congregation moved permanently to the newly constructed Metropolitan Tabernacle.

Reviews

[Debbi Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED this book. Probably my favorite ever for a read-a-long companion to the Psalms. I have used other books to direct my study but nothing to compare that brings out the richness of the text.The author compiled this work from 1850-1870, writing his own commentary and including major notes from others.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love it! It's a compilation of CHS's words and he quotes many others. I would get the 3 volume edition or even the 7 volume edition.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

GLORIOUS read!!

[Sgt. Salvador Monteverde,USMC,RET. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I ENJOY THE WORKS OF CHARLES H. SPURGEON, AND HE WAS THE GREATEST PREACHER!!!!

[Lynda Newman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, I finished it! Awesome book, but sure is long. I would read anything by Spurgeon, makes you so close to the Lord.

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best commentary on Psalms available.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read the portion on Psalm 119 while studying it with the ladies' group from church.

[Wesley Kavanagh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every pastor must have this work on the Psalms.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just wonderful...

[Kingsley Layton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb. If you have a penchant for the Psalms then this is a must read.

[Teresa Wakley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful ...

[Dewitt Spurgeon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome 3 volume Set of books.

[Gary · Rating 5 out of 5]

From #spurgeon 's commentary on Psalm 150:6: "Vs. 6. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. "Let all breath praise Him": that is to say, all living beings. He gave them breath; let them breathe His praise. His name is in the Hebrew composed rather of breathings than of letters, to show that all breath comes from Him: therefore, let it be used for Him. Join, all ye living things, in the eternal song. Be ye least or greatest, withhold not your praises. What a day will it be when all things in all places unite to glorify the one and only living and true God! This will be the final triumph of the church of God." Thus ends his commentary on all the psalms: The Treasury of David. And a treasury it is. Spurgeon accepted many of the Reformers' idea that the Church replaced Israel and therefore many of his interpretations of the Psalms have this flavor of error BUT even this cannot take away from the beauty that Spurgeon sees and expounds on in the Psalms! Each page is a treasure of delight in our Savior! So many memorable comments! It will have you transcribing many of his and other's beautiful words of commentary and exposition. This Treasury should be on every preacher's and teacher's bookshelf.

[Josué C. Cruz Jiménez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lo que lo hace un verdadero tesoro

Un excelente texto que lleno de bendiciones muchos de mis días. Leer la Biblia no es difícil aunque hay ciertas áreas que necesitan de una explicación responsable sobre el texto. El verdadero tesoro es la palabra de Dios sin lugar a duda pero esa explicación llena de vida y exaltación que le da el autor ayuda mucho a muchos de nosotros a sumergirnos en la palabra. Muy recomendado!!!!

[Stacie Ellis · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn’t read the completed works but only a pamphlet that contained Psalms 1, 5, 19, 22, 51, 100, 103, 133, 138, and 139. Though the content was biblical and I definitely noticed Spurgeon’s love for God, I was just bored with the writings overall. It is just an elaboration of the passages and I felt that it was too drawn out and flowery overall which is why I got bored. But content wise it is still good and I can see many people enjoying these works.

[Ashton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this alongside an NIV copy of the Psalms for the past few months. Provided great insight into the patterns displayed in the Psalms, all culminating in Psalm 150 calling all that has breath to praise the Lord.

4/5 because some of the content was a little heady / outdated

[Rebecca]

to add to James Method Study of the Psalms, very helpful insights!

[Anita Rodz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesante recurso!!! El autor nos presenta algunos de los Salmos escritos por el rey David en diferentes y diversas etapas de su vida y los analiza!!! 💜🩷💜

[Nú ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nunca había leído a este famosísimo autor, pero seguro que lo haré más. Esta es una edición resumida de su comentario bíblico del libro de Salmos. Es una delicia su forma de escribir, tan apasionada por Dios y por Su Palabra. En esta selección percibes la admiración de Spurgeon por las alabanzas del salmista al Creador. Es un regalo para fortalecer la fe este librito tan sentido, que nos recuerda versículos preciosos de la Biblia y nos refresca razones para tener confianza plena en Dios.

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[Latayne Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic, invaluable, more than a treasure

[David Sassaman · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of Spurgeon's greatest works. Highly recommended for an in-depth study of Psalms.

[Patti · Rating 5 out of 5]

I spent a year going through this and reading all the references. It was a very good study.

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the comments on one psalm every morning....it is so refreshing and enlightening.