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Charles Spurgeon

Sermon 2474 - The Great Change

Charles SpurgeonA Sermon (No. 2474) Intended for Reading on Lord's-Day, July 19th, 1896, Delivered by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. On Lord's-day Evening, July 18th, 1886. "Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? I have heard him, and observed him: I am like a green fi... Read More
G.V. Wigram

A Study of the Psalms: Part 2

I print the Psalms as poetry; they are so in Hebrew. G.V.W. [Publisher's note: In Present Testimony the Psalms are rendered in full as the Authorised Version, here only the notes are reproduced.] First Book (Pss. 1 - 51) "The faithful are looked at as not yet driven out from Jerusalem; hence covenan... Read More
G.V. Wigram

Translation of Psalms 1 - 41

from 'Memorials' Vol. 2, Part Second, CRITICAL. 1876-7. TABLE OF SIGNS AND MARKS. INDICATIVE MOOD p to mark the English word which represents the Hebrew word, which the Rabbis say is a perfect, and which carries the pronominal affix (or sign of the person) at its end. f to mark the English word whic... Read More
Gawin Kirkham

Definite Directions for Open-Air Preaching

[This article was taken from the book, "The Open-Air Preacher's Handbook" written by Gawin Kirkham. Brother Kirkham was the Secretary of the Open-Air Mission of London, England. The book was published in 1890 but has a timeless message for street preachers of today.] WE are told that "Open-air Preac... Read More
George E. Ladd

The Johannine Dualism

George E. LaddThe Two Worlds The most difficult problem in the Johannine theology is its apparently different dualism from that of the Synoptics. The dualism in the Synoptic Gospels is primarily horizontal: a contrast between two ages -- this age and the Age to Come. The dualism of John is primarily vertical: a c... Read More
Reuben Archer Torrey

Difficulties in the Bible: 21. Was Jesus Really Three Days and Three Nights in the Heart of the Earth?

Reuben Archer TorreyMatthew reports Jesus as saying, "As Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the whale ("sea monster," RV marg.), so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth" (12:40). According to the commonly accepted tradition of the church Jesus was crucified on... Read More
Thomas Watson

The Art of Divine Contentment: Chapter 11

Thomas WatsonDivine Motives to Contentment. SECT. 1. The first argument to contentation. 1. Consider the excellency of it. Contentment is a flower that doth not grow in every garden; it teacheth a man how in the midst of want to abound. You would think it were excellent if I could prescribe a receipt or antidote... Read More
William Nicholson

The Advantage Of Seeking The Lord

The Advantage of Seeking the Lord William Nicholson, 1862 "The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing! " Psalm 34:10 This Psalm might be properly styled , The godly man's song of triumph. It is full of gracious truths calculated to cheer and stimulate to forti... Read More
Arthur Pink

A Good Judgment

Arthur PinkA Good Judgment Arthur W. Pink In certain respects, a good judgment and a good conscience may be said to be handmaids to each other, for a good conscience is one that is illumined by the understanding, and the understanding becomes further clarified as conscience properly performs her office. The in... Read More
Charles Spurgeon

Preface To Volume 2, Psalms 27-52

Charles SpurgeonPreface to Volume 2, Psalms 27-52 Greatly encouraged by the generous reception given my first volume, I labored diligently and am now able to present the second installment of work. Whether life and health will be given to complete my task, which probably extend to six volumes, remains with our grac... Read More

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