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The treasury of David
v. 1. Psalm 1-57
v. 2. Psalm 58-110
v. 3. Psalm 111-150
Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the "Prince of Preachers," composed and polished The Treasury of David over the span of nearly half his ministry. This incomparable commentary and omnibus on the Psalms has been prized by Christians ever since.
Spurgeon's own commentary on every verse of the Psalms is extremely insightful, and by itself it would have been rich enough for posterity. But there's much more in The Treasury of David. You'll find a wealth of illuminating extracts and quotes from hundreds of commentators--contemporaries of Spurgeon as well as the great Puritan expositors of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Preachers and teachers will appreciate the homiletical hints on almost every verse, concise sermon outlines, and provocative seed thoughts. Useful bibliographies and an index of authors offer more practical help.
Whether you're teaching on the Psalms, studying them for personal devotions, or simply intrigued by the writings of Spurgeon, you'll enjoy this splendid classic.
v. 2. Psalm 58-110
v. 3. Psalm 111-150
Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the "Prince of Preachers," composed and polished The Treasury of David over the span of nearly half his ministry. This incomparable commentary and omnibus on the Psalms has been prized by Christians ever since.
Spurgeon's own commentary on every verse of the Psalms is extremely insightful, and by itself it would have been rich enough for posterity. But there's much more in The Treasury of David. You'll find a wealth of illuminating extracts and quotes from hundreds of commentators--contemporaries of Spurgeon as well as the great Puritan expositors of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Preachers and teachers will appreciate the homiletical hints on almost every verse, concise sermon outlines, and provocative seed thoughts. Useful bibliographies and an index of authors offer more practical help.
Whether you're teaching on the Psalms, studying them for personal devotions, or simply intrigued by the writings of Spurgeon, you'll enjoy this splendid classic.
494 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1885
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Charles Haddon Spurgeon
5,297 books1,576 followersCharles 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.
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October 12, 2010
I have only read the first volume of this three volume set, covering Psalms 1-57. Just fantastic.
February 16, 2011
Great set, I will never preach out of the Psalms without consulting "Treasury of David". I would give 5 stars except in this edition there are some misplaced pages, for example in the middle of Psalm 51 there is a page of commentary from Psalm 25 which replaces the page that should be there. As far as the quality of the contents it's a five star set for sure.
April 4, 2015
HALLELUJAH!
HALLELUJAH! Thus ends Spurgeon's Treasury of David. And such is my feeling on this excellent book! Praise the Lord! Charles Spurgeon may have died over a hundred years ago, but he lives on in his writings. In this commentary, he writes an exposition on every verse in the book of Psalms, all 150 chapters and I know not how many verses! He also has commentary on every verse by various writers of his day and before. So this is not just a commentary by Spurgeon, but also by many others such as Matthew Henry, John Calvin, Augustine, John Owen and many others. In fact, his index of authors quoted covers five, small print pages! Such Godly insight given in these pages, such wisdom! Is it hard reading? Sure is! Is it understandable? Sure is! Even though this was written 150+ years ago, most of it is very understandable if you just take the time to read it. Spurgeon also includes a section in each chapter called "Hints to Village Preachers." I confess, I did not read these. I am not a preacher, just an old grandma trying to dig deeper into God's word.
I almost rated this down to four stars, but definitely NOT because of content, but for editing in this kindle version. I have both the print text and the kindle version. Both were helpful. The print version is two large volumes, each 2 1/4" thick with small print! The kindle version was much easier to read, but numerous errors. These are usually easy to figure out, such as "tie" when it should be "the." Sometimes, though, I was very glad to have the print version to refer to. Sometimes I wasn't sure if it was an archaic word or an error. That was when the print version came in handy. Although this was an annoyance, I STILL recommend this book! If you love the Psalms, it will give you a deeper understanding of the meaning. If you just can't really get into the Psalms, it will give you a deeper understanding of the meaning! It will also give you a love for the Psalms that you might never have had before! Just read it!!!!
HALLELUJAH! Thus ends Spurgeon's Treasury of David. And such is my feeling on this excellent book! Praise the Lord! Charles Spurgeon may have died over a hundred years ago, but he lives on in his writings. In this commentary, he writes an exposition on every verse in the book of Psalms, all 150 chapters and I know not how many verses! He also has commentary on every verse by various writers of his day and before. So this is not just a commentary by Spurgeon, but also by many others such as Matthew Henry, John Calvin, Augustine, John Owen and many others. In fact, his index of authors quoted covers five, small print pages! Such Godly insight given in these pages, such wisdom! Is it hard reading? Sure is! Is it understandable? Sure is! Even though this was written 150+ years ago, most of it is very understandable if you just take the time to read it. Spurgeon also includes a section in each chapter called "Hints to Village Preachers." I confess, I did not read these. I am not a preacher, just an old grandma trying to dig deeper into God's word.
I almost rated this down to four stars, but definitely NOT because of content, but for editing in this kindle version. I have both the print text and the kindle version. Both were helpful. The print version is two large volumes, each 2 1/4" thick with small print! The kindle version was much easier to read, but numerous errors. These are usually easy to figure out, such as "tie" when it should be "the." Sometimes, though, I was very glad to have the print version to refer to. Sometimes I wasn't sure if it was an archaic word or an error. That was when the print version came in handy. Although this was an annoyance, I STILL recommend this book! If you love the Psalms, it will give you a deeper understanding of the meaning. If you just can't really get into the Psalms, it will give you a deeper understanding of the meaning! It will also give you a love for the Psalms that you might never have had before! Just read it!!!!
September 2, 2024
“Fear HIM ye saints and then ye shall have nothing left to fear.” Charles H. Spurgeon
I hope someday you add this to your library that you may know the joy of being guided by the Prince of Preachers himself through “the anatomy of the soul.”
It is not possible to write a review worthy of this book. This commentary has been my companion this year as I lead a Bible study through the psalms at school and I recommend it to anyone beginning their own journey through the psalms, leading a Bible study, or preaching through them. These three volumes have brought sheer delight to my heart as I read well beloved psalms with new eyes, understanding to my mind as I was guided to see the structure and pattern of psalms that were more challenging, and refreshment for my soul in the most unexpected passages.
I hope someday you add this to your library that you may know the joy of being guided by the Prince of Preachers himself through “the anatomy of the soul.”
It is not possible to write a review worthy of this book. This commentary has been my companion this year as I lead a Bible study through the psalms at school and I recommend it to anyone beginning their own journey through the psalms, leading a Bible study, or preaching through them. These three volumes have brought sheer delight to my heart as I read well beloved psalms with new eyes, understanding to my mind as I was guided to see the structure and pattern of psalms that were more challenging, and refreshment for my soul in the most unexpected passages.
January 18, 2016
I've heard it said that the famous London reformed-Baptist pastor Charles Spurgeon completed this commentary on the Psalms to help battle his own severe depression. If true, one can see how in God's providence that Spurgeon's "thorn in the flesh" became riches for generations to come. I especially appreciate his "Explanatory Notes and Quaint Sayings" at the end of each Psalm; they provide much wisdom! "He took me from a fearful pit, from out the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, establishing my way." (Psalm 40:1)
March 18, 2015
Generally helpful, though Spurgeon has so many ideas it takes a lot of time to sort through in order to focus on what is most important in any given text.
December 28, 2021
Yes, I read this entire reference collection minus the sermon notes/ideas--I had a bit of a gap, didn't read it every day and certainly didn't read large numbers of pages per day--it's not that sort of a tome, so it took me two years almost to the day from when I started. Although it is Calvinist and I am definitely not, there are many excellent points in here. However, one of the best things about this book is all of the quotes and summaries of other writers, many of whom it's hard to get hold of physical copies of their books. Most quotes are from the 17th-19th centuries, but there are older ones as well. Like any commentary, you can't take it all as "thus saith the Lord" and you have to bear in mind that not all of these scholars had the best biblical hermeneutics.
There is no such thing as a bible commentary that is going to always be right, but this is a good one. I also skipped most of the quoted poetry (only a tiny percentage of the book is taken up with that, but it isn't unusual, either.)
There is no such thing as a bible commentary that is going to always be right, but this is a good one. I also skipped most of the quoted poetry (only a tiny percentage of the book is taken up with that, but it isn't unusual, either.)
July 22, 2023
I wanted to study the Psalms and the leader of a prayer breakfast that I attended, recommended this three volume work. Frankly, it is more of a reference book for Protestant pastors that are working on sermons. There is a definite anti Catholic bent. The chapters are divided into three sections. Spurgeon analyzes first. Second, he list excerpts from prominent theologians. Finally he provides helpful hints to pastures to use in their sermons. It is single spaced and I worked into a habit of reading eight pages a night. I stuck to it. You might ask why the Psalms. In the past century, many theologians have stressed the Psalms teamed with the Sermon on the Mount can open your eyes to Christianity. I did enjoy this effort as it added to my understanding.
May 12, 2016
Classic Spurgeon, for better or for worse. Very preachy. The rhetoric is a bit over-the-top. Spurgeon also seems to feel it necessary to comment on every verse, even if he doesn't seem to have much to say about it. Nevertheless, he does provide good insight into the psalms, and even when he is just restating a specific verse without providing any new insights, he has a knack for awakening new thoughts and emotions that the first reading of the text didn't. I read this set in seven weeks, which was a bad idea. This set should definitely be read slowly over time to allow for more meditation.
September 15, 2009
Fantastic.
October 16, 2010
Wonderful stuff
April 7, 2014
Excellent commentary on the Book of Psalms. It's perfect as a companion for Bible study, sermon or message prep, or to get a deeper understanding and appreciation for the Psalms.
February 12, 2016
Fantastic devotional commentary on the Psalms. I use this constantly in preparing worship services. So many great thoughts!
September 29, 2019
Beautiful exposition of the Psalms in three volumes. C. H. Spurgeon was a holy godly man- my favourite of the the pastors of his time and before...!
May 15, 2020
A Treasure
5 of 5 stars (it was amazing) for the entirety of Spurgeon’s great work on the Psalms, The Treasury of David. 2 of 5 stars (it was OK) for the one volume kindle version that I read while listening to the five-volume Audible book.
This is a massive, wonderful work that can bring new insight and gems out of the Psalms. This is not for quick study or simply enhancing a devotional, but it is an excellent to accompaniment to an In-Depth study of this awesome Biblical book. I am retired. That fact, coupled with the #StayAtHome orders of 2020, allowed me to complete this commentary and study of the Psalms in a little over a month. (I read while listening at 1.5x speed, so it took *only* about 130 hours).
A word of warning. The one volume kindle version, ASIN B003KVL2J4, had many pages missing, It was annoying enough to mention here, but I didn’t miss out because I was listening along. The TOC was helpful. Next time I read this work (and I certainly will), I will listen to the excellent (Bob Souer narrated) Audible version and read along with my 3 volume set.
5 of 5 stars (it was amazing) for the entirety of Spurgeon’s great work on the Psalms, The Treasury of David. 2 of 5 stars (it was OK) for the one volume kindle version that I read while listening to the five-volume Audible book.
This is a massive, wonderful work that can bring new insight and gems out of the Psalms. This is not for quick study or simply enhancing a devotional, but it is an excellent to accompaniment to an In-Depth study of this awesome Biblical book. I am retired. That fact, coupled with the #StayAtHome orders of 2020, allowed me to complete this commentary and study of the Psalms in a little over a month. (I read while listening at 1.5x speed, so it took *only* about 130 hours).
A word of warning. The one volume kindle version, ASIN B003KVL2J4, had many pages missing, It was annoying enough to mention here, but I didn’t miss out because I was listening along. The TOC was helpful. Next time I read this work (and I certainly will), I will listen to the excellent (Bob Souer narrated) Audible version and read along with my 3 volume set.
November 21, 2022
Everyone need to have a copy of this classic in the home (hopefully read and marked up). I’d be lying if I said I have read it in its entirety as it is a monumental work. But I have worked my way through a number of the psalms including psalm 119.
Every page has something worth meditating on and the blessed man will come back to it plenty of times.
Put it next to Calvin’s Institutes, Augustine’s City of God and Turretin’s elclenctic Theology and it will not be outclassed.
Read it and you’ll grow in admiration and love for the Lord.
Every page has something worth meditating on and the blessed man will come back to it plenty of times.
Put it next to Calvin’s Institutes, Augustine’s City of God and Turretin’s elclenctic Theology and it will not be outclassed.
Read it and you’ll grow in admiration and love for the Lord.
May 16, 2020
I have learned a lot from this book and it is now in my Wordsearch Library. If you read my blog it is a regular daily post. It makes me dig deeper in the psalms. I once considered the Psalms to be merely poetry, but when you consider that a lot of our praise and worship songs come from Psalms you see the value of praise.
December 31, 2020
A very long, hefty read—but it’s worth every page. So much beauty and wisdom is packed into this that I could probably read it ten times and still find something new. The Treasury of David is truly a treasure. ❤️
November 7, 2021
A magnus opus of theological truth. Surely the greatest work by Spurgeon,and a blessed gift to all who read and inwardly digest the treasures of the Psalms.
November 28, 2022
One can never go wrong with a commentary from Spurgeon. Highly recommend commentary. Praise God for raising up men of courage and Bible saturated knowledge.
October 8, 2023
Terrific guide to studying the Psalms as my daily Bible study.
December 31, 2023
2020 - 2023 summers.... great great resource of teaching
May 17, 2025
I'm not yet finished with them yet because there is so much info in there.
January 28, 2021
I've wanted a book to give insight into the Psalms for years, and only just found out about this one. This is a book to be savored slowly.
November 29, 2013
I really love this particular edition of this tome.....the update to today's English makes it more accessible to the average reader, and more personally effective as a devotional/study resource. I have many highlights in this commentary, in which Spurgeon also includes relevant comments from such writers as Augustine and Calvin. Though not an "easy" read even modernized, it is none-the-less one that I enjoy spending time in front of of the fire with as Winter settles in.
February 3, 2017
Excellent resource
Although this was written over a century ago, the information is timely and presented in a very readable and enjoyable format. Not only is Spurgeon's text thoroughly covered, the book includes texts from multiple reputable and respected Biblical scholars. Formatted for Kindle and occasional typos are not a distraction from the depth of the writing.
Although this was written over a century ago, the information is timely and presented in a very readable and enjoyable format. Not only is Spurgeon's text thoroughly covered, the book includes texts from multiple reputable and respected Biblical scholars. Formatted for Kindle and occasional typos are not a distraction from the depth of the writing.
May 19, 2017
The Treasury of David, a treasured resource.
I have loved the Psalms since childhood and this commentary is a blessing and help. Charles Spurgeon has a way of bringing out scripture that is helpful and I would and do recommend it.
I have loved the Psalms since childhood and this commentary is a blessing and help. Charles Spurgeon has a way of bringing out scripture that is helpful and I would and do recommend it.
October 1, 2024
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June 17, 2016
The delights of Spurgeon are worth the time it takes to read this 7-volume work. Highly recommend.
April 10, 2016
Spurgeon is great, and/but this book (3 books) is HUGE.
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