God's Word

This book contains the mind of God; the state of man; the road to salvation; the doom of sinners; and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are Holy; its precepts are binding; its histories are true; and it decisions are immutable.

Read it to be wise; believe it to be safe; and practice it to be Holy. It contains light to direct you; food to nourish you; and comfort to cheer you.

It's the travelers map; the pilgrims staff; the pilot's compass; the soldier's sword; and the Christian's charter.

Here paradise is restored; Heaven opened; and the gates of hell disclosed.

Christ is its grand subject; our good its design; and the Glory of God its end.

It should fill the memory; rule the heart; and guide the feet.

Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully.

It is a mine of wealth; a paradise of Glory; and a river of pleasure.

It is given you in life, and it will be opened at judgment…to be remembered forever.

It involves the highest responsibility; rewards the greatest labor; and condemns all that trifle with its Holy content.

Many of its most precious treasures are discerned with tear-filled eyes.


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