Publisher's note:

The Christian’s life is one of ups and downs. This is also true of the significant characters in the biblical record. This collection of messages on the life of David focuses on some key high and low points in his spiritual experience and is full of practical application.

Charles Vince (1823-1874) was an English Baptist minister serving in Birmingham for many years. Alongside his work as a pastor, he was widely respected for his contribution to the civil life of the city.

C H Spurgeon regarded this book as an example of experimental preaching of the highest order.

Contents:

Preface
1. The Two Victories in One Day
2. Divine Goodness in Human Friendship
3. Vengeance Left with Him to Whom it Belongs
4. Nabal the Churl
5. Divine Correction of a Prophet's Mistake, and Divine Denial of a King's Desire
6. Great Troubles Following Great Transgressions
7. The Quickening of David's Conscience by Rizpah's Example
8. The Two Things which David had Never Seen
9. The Two Things which David had Never Seen (continued)
10. The 'Last Words' of David