Historical Writings

  • Christ the Tree of Life

    Christ the Tree of Life (No. 3251) A SERMON PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1911. DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. "In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the Tree of Life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. The…

  • The Growth of Faith

    The Growth of Faith (No. 3250) A SERMON PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1911. DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON LORD'S-DAY EVENING, JANUARY 24, 1864. "We aire bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith grows exceedingly." 2 Thessalonians 1:3. [Two other…

  • Under the Apple Tree

    Under the Apple Tree (No. 3249) A SERMON PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1911. DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. "I sat down under His shadow with great delight, and His fruit was sweet to my taste." Solomon's Song 2:3. [Another Sermon by Mr. Spurgeon upon the same text is #1120,…

  • Gathering Without Planting

    Gathering Without Planting (No. 3248) A SERMON PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1911. DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 26, 1879. "You eat of the vineyards and olive groves which you did not plant." Joshua 24:13. THE Israelites, when they came into Canaan, entered into possession of…

  • Unreasonable Reasons

    Unreasonable Reasons (No. 3247) A SERMON PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1904. DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. "O you oflittle faith, why did you doubt?" Matthew 14:31. OUR Savior did not ask Peter that question for His own information. He could have told Peter much more about his unbelieving heart…

  • God’s Thoughts and Ours

    God's Thoughts and Ours (No. 3246) A SERMON PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1911. DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 19, 1868. "How precious also are Your thoughts unto me, O God! How great is the sum of them!" Psalm 139:17. [Another Sermon by Mr. Spurgeon upon…