THE BIBLE

THIS BOOK CONTAINS: - the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners and the happiness of believers.

ITS
doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable.

READ IT
to be wise, believe it to be safe, practice it to be holy.

IT CONTAINS
light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.

IT IS
the traveller's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter.

HERE,
heaven is 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, prayerfully.

IT IS
a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure.

IT IS
given you in life, will be opened at the judgement, and will be remembered for ever.

IT INVOLVES
the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labour, and condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents

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