It is said in praise of the tree planted by the rivers of water, that it bringeth forth its fruit in ifs season; good men should aim to have seasonable virtues. For instance, a giving spirit is golden if it display itself in the moment when an injury is received; it is but silver if it show itself in speedy reflection, and it is mere lead if it be manifested after a long time for cooling. The whole matter reminds us of Warwickshire estimate of swarms of bees.
'A swarm of bees in May Is worth a load of hay; A swarm of bees in June Is worth a silver spune (spoon); A swarm of bees in July Is not worth a fly.'
A compilation of illustrations from the observations of Charles Spurgeon, one of the greatest preachers ever to fill the pulpit. These illustration were collected by Spurgeon over the course of his ministry and servers today to give greater insight into his thinking.Wikipedia
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