The Practice of Praise

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

From Spurgeon's insights on the subject of praise, he

* Why we should praise the Lord
* How to praise the Lord
* What to praise the Lord for
* Different methods of praise
* When to praise the Lord

Spurgeon also discusses how to apply praise to practical purposes, increase your daily praise, and establish the habit of praise in your life.

Also he reveals the secret of continual praise and how to develop conversation that praises God.

C.H. Spurgeon became so popular that his published Sunday sermons were literally sold by the ton. He continually appealed to his hearers to allow the Lord to minister to them individually. His sermons were scripturally inspiring and highlighted with splashes of spontaneous, delightful humor.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living, Christian Non Fiction, Nonfiction

170 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1995

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

[Karen Streeter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This edition is the best edition of "Practice of Praise." I have read it several times, and plan on reading it again. It is uplifting and encouraging. Reading it as a devotional, along with my KJV Bible is a recipe for a great way to start the day, and to practice praising Him all day long!

[Ryand Escuban · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed it so much!!! Spurgeon’s sermons really bring to light the importance of living a life of habitual praise for God! Many great reminders and new lessons as to what praise really means. A short and powerful book!

[Sharon Zink · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very inspirational and encouraging. The chapters are too long, requiring an hour to read each one.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent book that urges its readers to continually come before God with praise. It is definitely one that is worth reading multiple times.

I did, at times, find my attention wandering (which is, I'm certain, the fault of my stress and preoccupation rather than the book itself) and I wondered whether or not I would have actually had an easier time reading Spurgeon's original language rather than the "edited for modern readers" version that I have. Reading older language generally forces me to keep my brain engaged the entire time rather than letting me slide over the text while thinking about something else. Perhaps I'll try to find it in its original language for the next time through.

[The Scribbling Man · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.9

Some good stuff but often repetitious.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful! I needed this, for my mental & spiritual health. I’m taking up the hymnal, to add to my Bible study & prayer time.

[Seth Hein · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book about living a life of praise toward God. Spurgeon is full of stirring passion about our great and primary need to praise our creator.

[Pete Bartel]

6 sermons on praise

[Les Wolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

A heartfelt exhortation to the believer to bring the sacrifice of praise to the altar of our Lord.