The Treasury of David: Psalms 1-57, Volume 1 of 3

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

This has two parts to it, 1a and 1b. For each Psalm, Spurgeon offers his comments, and occasionally even a poem. Then comes the section called "Explanatory Notes and Quaint Sayings," which includes quotes from various authors. Lastly is the section called "Hints to Preachers," which is basically an outline of the psalm and things that could be brought out in a sermon.

915 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1974

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

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes, it took me nearly an age to finish reading this (five and a half years), but it was so good! There were many thoughts that bolstered and encouraged through difficult times, lifted me to greater love for the Lord, and all in all helped me understand the psalms better. On to book two!