Beside Still Waters: Words of Comfort for the Soul

Not all of us are "readers", much less "theologians" or "clergy". That's okay though, because a few good people (very few, to be exact) have simplified the many complex issues in the Holy Scriptures by re-telling them in a comforting and bedside manner! No, I'm not talking about those law-breaking "scriptural vandals" who steal the truth of the Holy Scriptures and use a "cut and paste" method of taking Scripture OUT OF CONTEXT to say something entirely FALSE or OPPOSITE from what the writer of the various book(s) meant.What I'm talking about, are those few (very few, to be exact) gifted individuals who have taken biblical truths and have conveyed these same truths in an understandable way, without force, without threat, without hypocrisy, without pretense, without pride, for the sake of WINNING YOU over to the SIDE OF TRUTH as the Holy Scriptures teach.As someone has wisely stated, the B-I-B-L-E (Bible) stands for:B - asicI - nstructionsB - eforeL - eavingE - arthDid you get that? (read vertically downward to get the correct answer; try it again)(B)asic (I)nstructions (B)efore (L)eaving (E)arthThere it is for you, horizontally speaking.Charles Spurgeon was a great preacher during the late 19th century in England, and he wrote volumes of great works on theology and all things eternal. This small book (covered in beautiful green artwork) is entitled: BESIDE STILL WATERS and it speaks for itself! Like a quiet meadow with still waters running beside, this book BESIDE STILL WATERS, by Charles Spurgeon, will bring you PEACE of mind, JOY in your heart, and HOPE in your spirit.A few dollars for the book itself, but UNTOLD WEALTH for your mind, soul, spirit!!

Can't go wrong with any Charles Spurgeon book! Not a devotional, but you can read it like one if you prefer. On every page there is a nugget to take away for life instruction or comfort. So glad I purchased this. I will purchase a few more to give as gifts.

In 2010 while I was going through cancer treatments, a good friend stopped by the house to drop off this book. Now its 2017 and I still read a page or two each day to encourage me as I move on with me life. This book was so good for me that between 2010 and 2017 my wife and I have given over 50 copies away to friends who have cancer, health problems, lost a loved one or any number of struggles in life. This book does what it says, it provides peace and comfort in difficult times. Spurgeon could preach so well because he himself struggled with depression. He watched as many in his church and town died from a disease that grabbed so many people. Look towards the back of the book (page 369) at the Topical Index. Anxiety, Death, Depression, Loneliness, Trials, Suffering and many more things are covered by Mr Spurgeon as he shares the greatness of our God. If you are thinking of buying this book, do someone a favor and buy two copies. I know a family member, a fried or someone from your church will soon need a copy and you can step up and help them too! I have 5 copies at my desk as I write this and I know a few will soon be gone. Be well.........

This devotion is so healing in hard times I was given after my hubby’s death 12 years ago each devotion was life saving other problems so overwhelming came j could read every one over and over !I’ve written all over the pages no money what to do God answered each time I look back over and over again I’ve written so many issues problems prayers on the pages and can look back now and see Gus grace love answers encouraged by them allI’m needed another new one for new trials upon me as trials come always in our life but he gives his word and shied the wayWe all have troubles thus book is deep rich and lure gold ordering number two !

This book, containing a selection of page-long passages from the writings and sermons of Charles Spurgeon, has been a great comfort to me during a prolonged season of trial. I read one or two pages before I go to sleep at night to help focus my mind on the truth of God's sovereignty, mercy, and love. Not every entry will fit your particular trial, but many will. There is much encouragement here to seek the God of Scripture, whose mercies are new every morning and who holds His blood-bought children tenderly in His bosom. There is also much here to help you focus your prayers for yourself and for others. I highly recommend this book (to be read as a supplement to Scripture) to anyone who wants daily encouragement to walk by faith and not by sight during seasons of difficulty. If you want to glorify Christ in your trials, there is something here for you!

. . . from my shelves every morning to greet me with the wisdom and comfort of God's daily Word, it would be Beside Still Waters by Spurgeon, edited by Roy Clark. But I can't. Because it is already down from my shelves and with my Bible, waiting with a devotional that brings healing if you feel wounded, courage if you face enemies, hope if you're in the valley, and comfort for your soul. I'd give this book a 6th star if it were possible. I am a retired Christian book editor with forty years of editing/reading behind me who hadn't begun to read Spurgeon until 2 months ago. Thank you God for the gift.

A friend gave me a copy of this book, Beside Still Waters years ago and I read at least one or more daily.It comforts me and strengthens my faith in Jesus.(by Sue)

I have spent countless hours in this devotional and have gleaned much from it. I love anything from Charles Spurgeon!