NO. 1512 DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. And Ittai answered the king, and said, As the Lord liveth, and as my lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be- 2 Samuel 15:21. … Continue reading “LOYAL TO THE CORE”
QUESTIONS WHICH OUGHT TO BE ASKED.
NO. 1511 DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON.(THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY A FAREWELL ADDRESS FROM HIS SON, THOMAS SPURGEON.) “But none saith, Where is God my Maker, who giveth songs in the night; who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of … Continue reading “QUESTIONS WHICH OUGHT TO BE ASKED.”
THE HUNGER-BITE.
NO. 1510 DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON “His strength shall be hunger-bitten.” — Job 18:12. Bildad was declaring the history of the hypocritical, presumptuous, and wicked man; and he intended, no doubt, to insinuate that Job was just such a person, that he had been a deceiver, and that therefore … Continue reading “THE HUNGER-BITE.”
THE BEST OF ALL SIGHTS.
NO. 1509 WRITTEN AT IN MENTONE, BY C. H. SPURGEON. “But we see Jesus.”-Hebrews 2:9. IN Holy Scripture faith is placed in opposition to the sight of the eyes, and yet it is frequently described as looking and seeing. It is opposed to carnal sight because it is spiritual sight; a discernment which comes not … Continue reading “THE BEST OF ALL SIGHTS.”
THE PHILOSOPHY OF PROMISE.
NO. 1508 DELIVERED ON LORD’S-DAY EVENING, JUNE 29TH, 1879, BY C H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. “New things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.” — Isaiah 42:9. GOD has often foretold things to come by the lips of his prophets. I need not give you even a … Continue reading “THE PHILOSOPHY OF PROMISE.”
SOUL SAYING OUR ONE BUSINESS,
NO. 1507 DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, “I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.” — 1 Corinthians 9:22. IT is a grand thing to see a man thoroughly possessed with one master-passion. Such a man is sure to be strong, and … Continue reading “SOUL SAYING OUR ONE BUSINESS,”
CHOICE COMFORT FOR A YOUNG BELIEVER.
NO. 1506 DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON “The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth forever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.” — Psalm 138:8. Continually I am clearing the ground and laying the foundation of eternal salvation in the grace of God … Continue reading “CHOICE COMFORT FOR A YOUNG BELIEVER.”
PRAYER TO GOD IN TROUBLE AN ACCEPTABLE SACRIFICE.
NO. 1505 DELIVERED ON LORD’S-DAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 9TH, 1879 BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. “And call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.” — Psalm 50:15. The Lord God in this Psalm is described as having a controversy with his people. He … Continue reading “PRAYER TO GOD IN TROUBLE AN ACCEPTABLE SACRIFICE.”
THE DROMEDARIES.
NO. 1504 DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. We will read a few verses first, and at the close of them you will find the text. “Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry. And Solomon reigned over … Continue reading “THE DROMEDARIES.”
HOW TO READ THE BIBLE.
NO. 1503 DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. “Have ye not read? Have ye not read? If ye had known what this meaneth.” Matthew 12:3-7. The scribes and Pharisees were great readers of the law. They studied the sacred books continually, poring over each word and letter. They made notes of … Continue reading “HOW TO READ THE BIBLE.”