Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 71

Charles Spurgeon’s "The Treasury of David" characterizes Psalm 71 as the prayer of an aged believer who, strengthened by a lifetime of experience, pleads for protection against enemies. Although the Psalm appears without a title in the Hebrew text, most commentators, including Calvin, attribute it to David during his later years, viewing it as a plaintive song written when his physical strength was failing,.

The text is divided into sections representing faith's cry for help, a testimony of experience, and a promise of thanksgiving. The psalmist seeks deliverance based not on personal merit, but on God's righteousness and faithfulness to his promises,. God is depicted as a "strong habitation" and a fortress, a secure dwelling place where the believer may continually resort for safety regardless of personal feebleness,.

A central theme of the exposition is the continuity of divine care from birth to old age. The psalmist reflects on being sustained by God from the womb and trusting Him since youth,. This history forms the basis for the petition, "Cast me not off in the time of old age," as the writer faces the "dogs of persecution" who claim God has forsaken him,. Spurgeon notes that while old age robs men of personal beauty and strength, it does not lower them in the love of God.

Ultimately, the Psalm is described as the utterance of struggling but unstaggering faith. The psalmist resolves to hope continually and praise God "more and more," desiring to declare God’s strength to the coming generation before death,. The text concludes with the joy of a redeemed soul, celebrating God's unparalleled righteousness and truth,.

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