This book contains the mind of
God, the state of man, the way of salvation, and the destiny of the righteous
and the wicked.
Its doctrines are holy, its
precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it be right, and
practice it to be holy.
It contains light to direct, food
to support, and comfort to cheer you. It
is the traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s
sword, and the Christian’s character.
Here paradise is being restored,
heaven is opened, and the gates of hell are disclosed.
Its grand subject is the Lord
Jesus Christ, its design our good, and its end God’s glory.
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 to you in life, it
will be opened at the judgement, and it will be remembered forever.
It invokes the highest
responsibility, bestows the greatest rewards, and most surely condemns all who trifle
with its contents.
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