January 1, 1970

Beloved, and yet Afflicted   “Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.”— John xi. 3.   THAT disciple whom Jesus loved is not at all backward to record that Jesus loved Lazarus too: there are no jealousies among those who are chosen by the Well-beloved. Jesus loved Mary, and Martha, and Lazarus: it is a happy thing where …

John:11:3

May 11, 1911

A Sermon Published On Thursday, May 11th, 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 No. 1,120 in The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, “The Apple Tree in the Word.” CHRIST …

Song of Solomon:2:3

August 16, 1885

What is the Verdict?   “Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.”— John iii. 21.   CAREFULLY observe that this text is spoken to the people of God. It speaks to those who are called “beloved.” These are the people who are specially loved of God and of his people. It is a …

1 John:3:21

January 1, 1881

A Short Sermon, Among the Golden Apple Trees, By C.H. Spurgeon. “My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.”— Song of Solomon 2:16. MY BELOVED,— this is a sweet name which our love takes liberty to apply to the Lord Jesus. His inexpressible beauty has won our affection, and we cannot help loving him …

Song of Solomon:2:16

March 6, 1864

A Bundle of Myrrh   "A bundle of myrrh is my well-beloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts."—*Canticles 1:13        Certain divines have doubted the inspiration of Solomon's Song; others have conceived it to be nothing more than a specimen of ancient love-songs, and some have been afraid to preach from it because of …

Song of Solomon:1:13