Farm Sermons – Charles H. Spurgeon – 1882 | First Edition

This 1882 first edition of Farm Sermons by Charles H. Spurgeon is a collection of 19 sermons that takes inspiration from and extols the spiritual relevance of the spiritual relevance of rural life and farming. The renowned Baptist preacher, often called the “Prince of Preachers,” discusses the farmer’s closeness to divine principles, noting how the rhythms of agricultural life foster a contemplative relationship with God’s will. Spurgeon’s intention was not simply to preach, but to reignite spiritual conviction and faith among those whose livelihoods depend daily on natural cycles. With poignant commentary that weaves together biblical instruction and agrarian imagery, Spurgeon hoped to revitalize the spiritual lives of the country-folk who would most relate to the subjects of these sermons.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Farm Sermons
• Author: Charles Haddon Spurgeon
• Publisher: London: Passmore and Alabaster
• Edition: First Edition, 1882
• Binding: Decorative red cloth
• Format: Duodecimo (12mo), single volume
• Size: ~ 7.25in x 5.25in (18.5cm x 13cm)
• Collation: vi, [7]-328, 8 pp
• Illustrations: 16 woodcut engravings
• Contents Include:
  • The Sluggard’s Farm
  • Frost and Thaw
  • Ploughing the Rock
  • The Parable of the Sower
  • The Sheep before the Shearers
  • The Joy of Harvest
• Provenance: Handwritten inscription to Mr. W. Norton, from a friend, Augst. 5^th 1882

Condition:

Good. The decorative red cloth binding is intact, but somewhat discolored and rubbed especially at edges and corners. The spine remains secure with repaired inner hinges. Mild age toning to pages some foxing primarily confined to the preliminary leaves. Woodcut engravings are complete and well-preserved.

Why Collect This?

• Scarce first edition Spurgeon sermon series
• Thematic sermons with agrarian imagery
• Published by Spurgeon’s principal publisher, Passmore and Alabaster

Item Number: #31148