In addition to being well known for his incredible sermons, which live on in print form, Spurgeon has the remarkable distinction of having published more words in the English language than any Christian writer in history.
Because of his incredibly long bibliography, it is often difficult to find a complete list of all that Spurgeon wrote. This is made more complicated by the fact that his sermons were often compiled thematically and published separately.
This page sets out to list all that Spurgeon wrote and published during his lifetime, as well as a number of works which were published posthumously.
It is hoped that by presenting all of Spurgeon’s written works in chronological order, and interspersing information regarding significant events in his life, we can gain a better understanding of his incredible ministry.
For the most part, this list of Spurgeon’s books is limited to single works. There are many collections of Spurgeon’s sermons, tracts, booklets, excerpts, and other texts which are rightly attributed to Spurgeon. However, because these are often taken from larger works which are also readily available I have left them off of this list. That being said, book-length excerpts and sermon collections that are especially well-known are included in the below chronological bibliography.
I hope that this list will contribute to your understanding of, and appreciation for, the Prince of Preachers.
1850s
Smooth Stones Taken from Ancient Brooks (1855)
This was CH Spurgeon’s first published work and is is a collection of sentences, illustrations, and quaint sayings from Puritan Thomas Brooks. In fact, his wife Susannah did a lot of the work in creating this work. Gathered out of the 6 volume set of the Works of Thomas Brooks, it remains an excellent introduction to Brooks and his writings.
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The Saint and His Savior (1857)
In The Saint and His Saviour, also known as The Progress of the Soul in the Knowledge of Jesus, Spurgeon walks the reader through the whole process of the Holy Spirit’s work in a believer’s life.
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Gems from Spurgeon, or, Extracts from the Note-book of a non-professional reporter (1858)
As the title suggests, this is not a single work written by Charles Spurgeon, but is instead a collection of excerpts and quotes taken from his early sermons divided up into thirty topics. (Not to be confused with the later Spurgeon Gems).
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1860s
The Two Wesleys: On John and Charles Wesley
This text began as a Lecture delivered in the Metropolitan Tabernacle Lecture Hall, on December 6th, 1861.
Gleanings Among the Sheaves (1864)
This book features over one hundred excerpts from the sermons of Charles Spurgeon and serves as an excellent introduction to the content, passion, and style of his preaching.
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Baptismal Regeneration (1864)
This sermon against the doctrine that the baptism of an adult or infant can save a soul caused quite a stir, and you can find a great deal of associated works written afterwards either agreeing, disagreeing, or even attacking Spurgeon’s views on baptism.
Spurgeon’s Gems: Being Brilliant Passages from the Discourses of the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon (1865)
A collection of passages and excerpts from Spurgeon’s sermons.
Morning By Morning (1866)
This wonderful devotional features readings for every morning of the year. You may be more familiar with Morning and Evening which is actually a later version which is coupled with his evening devotional, Evening by Evening.
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Our Own Hymn Book: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Public, Social, and Private Worship (1866)
This collection of hymns and Psalms was compiled by Spurgeon for use at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London to help address the inconvenience of using two separate hymnals. It contains the texts of hundreds of hymns, plus metrical arrangements of all 150 Psalms. When reading Spurgeon’s sermons you’ll often note the hymn number listed at the end, which corresponds to the hymn sung from Our Own Hymn Book after the conclusion of the sermon.
John Ploughman’s Talk; or, Plain Advice for Plain People (1868)
Says Spurgeon, “In John Ploughman’s Talk, I have written for plowmen and common people. Hence refined taste and dainty words have been discarded for strong proverbial expressions and homely phrases. I have aimed my blows at the vices of the many, and tried to inculcate those moral virtues without which men are degraded.”
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Evening By Evening (1868)
Evening by Evening contains 365 of Spurgeon’s powerful and scripturally sound daily devotionals that he wrote to enlighten, encourage, inspire, strengthen, bless, change, and teach you.
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1870s
The Treasury of David (1870)
These expositions of the Psalms were first published in weekly installments over a twenty-year span in the London Metropolitan Tabernacle’s periodical, The Sword and the Trowel. The first volume came out in 1870 and the final volume was published in 1885.
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Feathers for Arrows; or, Illustrations from my Note Book (1870)
The book is filled with illustrations and observations that Spurgeon collected over the years. The items are arranged alphabetically by topic.
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A Catechism, With Proofs (1872)
This catechism was compiled by C.H. Spurgeon from the Assembly’s Shorter Catechism and the Baptist Catechism.
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The Interpreter; or, Scripture for Family Worship (1873)
This book contains selected passages of Scripture for every morning and evening throughout the year, accompanied by running comment and suitable Hymns.
Flashes of Thought: being One Thousand Extracts from the works of C. H. Spurgeon, alphabetically arranged (1874)
“A thousand extracts, bright with the light of heaven, sparkling with wit, rich in imagery, beautiful in their setting, forcible in style, and devoutly stimulating in tone, make up a volume of unique merit.”— General Baptist Magazine (1883).
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Lectures to My Students – Series 1 (1875 & 1877)
Spurgeon maintained a Pastors’ College to train men in preaching the Word of God. Lectures to My Students comes out of his weekly addresses to these students.
“My College lectures are colloquial, familiar, full of anecdote, and often humorous: they are purposely made so, to suit the occasion. At the end of the week I meet the students, and find them weary with sterner studies, and I judge it best to be as lively and interesting in my prelections as I well can be. They have had their fill of classics, mathematics, and divinity, and are only in a condition to receive something which will attract and secure their attention, and fire their hearts.” – C.H. Spurgeon
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Commenting and Commentaries (1876)
This work is a compilation of Bible commentaries with comments from Spurgeon, and started as two lectures addressed to the students of the Pastors’ College. Says Spurgeon, “I have used a degree of pleasantry in my remarks on the Commentaries, for a catalogue is a dry affair, and, as much for my own sake as for that of my readers, I have indulged the mirthful vein here and there. For this I hope I shall escape censure, even if I do not win commendation.”
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The Metropolitan Tabernacle: Its History and Work (1876)
“The best excuse for writing a history is that there is something to tell, and unless we are greatly mistaken the facts here placed on record are well worthy of being known. In us they have aroused fervent emotions of gratitude, and in putting them together our faith in God has been greatly established: we hope, therefore, that in some measure our readers will derive the same benefit.” – C.H. Spurgeon
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Christ’s Glorious Achievements (1877)
This collection of seven sermons examines what Christ has achieved on our behalf and how we are to live as a result of this truth.
“May the readers of these sermons be enabled by the Spirit of God in some degree to make increase in their knowledge of Christ.” – C.H. Spurgeon
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The Bible and the Newspaper (1878)
“We have read the newspaper during the last three months that we might find illustrations of the teaching of our heavenly Father’s word; and we think we have not read in vain, for we have gathered instances in proof, and facts in explanation, which we have jotted down in these pages.” – C.H. Spurgeon
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The Spare Half Hour (1878)
Reprinted from The Sword and The Trowel, a periodical published by the Metropolitan Tabernacle, as a part of the Shilling Series.
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Eccentric Preachers (1879)
A look at several well-known preachers and an examination of what can be learned from each of them.
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1880s
Be of Good Cheer (1881)
“This little work is sent forth at the close of a long illness by one who has had great need to hear the Master say, ‘Be of good cheer.'”
Home Worship and the Use of the Bible in the Home (1882)
Subtitled, A practical method of using Scripture and explanation for systematic study of the Bible by subjects, for readings suited to every special need, and for ready reference, this book appears to be quite rare. It was written with Reverend JP Thomson.
Illustrations and Meditations; or Flowers from A Puritan’s Garden (1883)
A collection of excerpts from the Puritan Thomas Manton, expanded on by Spurgeon.
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The Clue of the Maze: A Voice Lifted Up in Honest Faith (1883)
In this short book, Spurgeon relates his own experiences in the maze of life in order to help others fight doubt.
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All of Grace: An Earnest Word with Those Who Are Seeking Salvation by the Lord Jesus Christ (1886)
This work is among Spurgeon’s most popular and is a great explanation of the gospel of salvation by grace through faith.
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The Golden Alphabet of the Praises of Holy Scripture (1887)
Spurgeon felt that his multi-volume work The Treasury of David was too large to be owned and read by a large number of people. This work is along the same lines, as he expounds on Psalm 119.
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According to Promise; or The Lord’s Method of Dealing (1887)
In this companion volume to All of Grace, Spurgeon explores the promises of God as found in Scripture.
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The Chequebook of the Bank of Faith (1888)
“A promise from God may very instructively be compared to a check payable to order. It is given to the believer with the view of bestowing upon him some good thing. It is not meant that he should read it over comfortably, and then have done with it. No, he is to treat the promise as a reality, as a man treats a check.” — C.H. Spurgeon, from the preface.
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The Salt Cellars (1889)
The subtitle of this work is “Being a collection of proverbs together with homely notes thereon.” It is a two-volume work which began as a part of John Ploughman’s Almanac, where Spurgeon gave a proverbial saying for each day of the year and expounded on it. These are organized alphabetically.
1890s
Around the Wicket Gate or, A Friendly Talk with Seekers Concerning Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (1890)
Now subtitled, “Help For Those Who Only Know About Christ,” in this book Spurgeon discusses the Christian life using a gate as a metaphor. In the preface, Spurgeon says: “My reader, if God blesses this book to you, do the writer this favor–either lend your own copy to one who is lingering at the gate, or buy another and give it away; for his great desire is that this little volume should be of service to many thousands of souls.”
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Sermons in Candles: Two Lectures Upon the Illustrations (1890)
From the introduction: “This little volume by Rev. Charles H. Spurgeon charmingly discusses the illustrations which may be found in common candles.” He takes these common household objects and uses them to share spiritual truths.
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The Greatest Fight in the World (1891)
This book comes from what would prove to be the final address that Charles Haddon Spurgeon ever gave to his beloved Pastors’ College. In it he uses the metaphor of battle to discuss “our life-work…the crusade against error and sin in which we are engaged.” This short volume was published just before Spurgeon’s death on January 31, 1892.
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Memories of Stambourne (1891)
This is one of the final writings to come from the pen of Charles Spurgeon before he went home to be with his Savior. In it, he gives a nostalgic tour of Stambourne, where he spent his formative years with his grandparents. It also contains a number of photographs.
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– The Below Writings Were Published Posthumously –
Words of Wisdom for Daily Life (1892)
Here Spurgeon gives advice on a wide range of topics, including pride, sleep, and even capital punishment. Spurgeon uses these topics and reflections to apply Scriptural truth to daily life.
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The Gospel of the Kingdom: A Commentary on the Book of Matthew (1893)
This work is Spurgeon’s only commentary on an entire book of the New Testament. Because it was not yet completed when he died, commentary on the final verses were compiled from his previously spoken and written words on the book of Matthew.
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Lectures to My Students – Volume 3 (1894)
This third and final volume of Spurgeon’s collected addresses to students at the Pastors’ College.
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The Art of Illustration (1894)
The lectures in this volume were also delivered to the students of the Pastors’ College. It is the first of his unfinished books to be published, and one to which he had himself given the title, “The Art of Illustration.”
Of the five lectures included in this volume, the first two were revised during Mr. Spurgeon’s lifetime. Two were partially revised by him before being redelivered to a later company of students than those who had heard them for the first time. The remaining lecture was printed substantially as it was taken by the reporter.
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The Soul Winner (1895)
In this well known collection of addresses on evangelism, “the first six chapters contain the College Lectures; then follow four Addresses delivered to Sunday-school teachers, open-air preachers, and friends gathered at Monday evening prayer-meetings at the Tabernacle.”
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Words of Cheer for Daily Life (1895)
From the Pilgrim Publications edition: “Though Spurgeon lived before the advent of the modern emphasis on psychology and counseling, he had deep insights into mental and spiritual elements of man. He experienced many of the trails of life that others encounter, both mentally and physically. Here he writes about fear, suffering, comfort, Divine chastisement, success, darkness, lack of joy and peace, joy in hard times, cure for heart-ache, how things work together for good, etc.”
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Words of Warning for Daily Life (1895)
Subtitled “For Those Wavering Between Belief and Unbelief,” this short book includes 15 chapters in which Spurgeon gives advice on applying Scriptural wisdom to everyday life.
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John Ploughman’s Pictures (1896)
A delightful sequel to Spurgeon’s earlier John Ploughman’s Talk and one of my personal favorites. It uses folksy wisdom and Spurgeon’s wit and spiritual insight to help “men climb to better things.”
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Words of Advice for Seekers (1896)
This is a collection of 14 short chapters of wisdom on God and salvation. Spurgeon provides a clear explanation of how seekers can find peace with God.
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Words of Counsel for Christian Workers (1896)
This work contains Spurgeon’s advice for those involved in ministry. In it he discusses a variety of practical issues that Christian workers face, and gives both wisdom and encouragement for making a greater impact for God’s kingdom.
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Till He Come; Communion Meditations and Addresses (1896)
This collection contains 21 communion addresses that C.H. Spurgeon gave throughout his long ministry—both in large church gatherings and small group settings. This work also contains a “communion hymn” which he wrote.
Barbed Arrows from the Quiver of C.H. Spurgeon (1896)
This companion volume to Feathers for Arrows is a collection of Spurgeon’s anecdotes, illustrations, and similes.
The Autobiography of C.H. Spurgeon (1897)
Spurgeon’s autobiography was compiled from his diary, letters, and other writings after his death by his wife and Joseph Harrald, his private secretary. This is a must-have work for any who are interested in the life and ministry of Spurgeon.
Originally published in 4 volumes, most modern editions are a two-volume set.
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Come Ye Children: A Book for Parents and Teachers on the Christian Training of Children (1897)
To us all this message comes: “Feed My lambs.” To the minister, and to all who have any knowledge of the things of God, the commission is given. See to it that you look after the children that are in Christ Jesus.
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A Good Start: A Book for Young Men and Women (1898)
From the preface: “Mr. Spurgeon was emphatically the friend of the young. During the course of his marvelous and God-honored ministry, his supreme aim was to lead them to Christ, and to encourage and stimulate them in their aspirations after true nobility. Now that his voice is hushed, his powerful pen still speaks; and in this book, with persuasive earnestness, and characteristic force, he shows those who are standing upon the threshold how to make ‘A Good Start’.”
1900s
An All Round Ministry (1900)
This popular title consists of a dozen Presidential Addresses that Spurgeon made during the Annual Conferences of the Pastors’ College between 1872 and 1890.
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Only A Prayer Meeting! (1901)
This volume is a collection of forty different addresses that Spurgeon gave at prayer meetings at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, as well as on other occasions. Written to encourage congregations to take seriously the role of prayer in the church, the book concludes with a hymn written by Spurgeon himself.
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A Defense of Calvinism (1903)
“I suppose there are some persons whose minds naturally incline towards the doctrine of free-will. I can only say that mine inclines as naturally towards the doctrines of sovereign grace.” This short work provides an explanation and defense of the Doctrines of Grace, more commonly known as Calvinism.
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Faith: What it is and What It Leads To (1903)
In these nine chapters, Spurgeon explains the nature of saving faith and makes clear what biblical faith is and is not.
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Pictures from Pilgrim’s Progress, drawn by CH Spurgeon (1903)
“Next to the Bible the book I value most is John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress. I believe I have read it through at least a hundred times. It is a volume of which I never seem to tire.” – Charles Spurgeon
This is Spurgeon’s commentary on Bunyan’s classic allegory.
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