The library of St. John’s College, Maryland, contains some fifty thousand volumes, including four hundred brought from England in 1696 to found the first public library in Maryland.
Solomon, the wisest man that ever lived, tells us, “Of making many books there is no end.” Eccl. 12:12.
But the authority of the written Word of God was set forth by the Lord Jesus when He spoke of Moses, “If ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe My words?” John 5:47.
Some books are important, but none like the Book of books, the Bible, of which the Lord said: “Search the Scriptures... they are they which testify of Me.” John 5:39.
Again, “The holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” 2 Tim. 3:15,16.
Again, “The Word of God, which liveth and abideth forever.” 1 Peter 1:23.
Again, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away.” Matt. 24:35.
Study it carefully,
Think of it prayerfully,
Deep in thy heart let its pure
precepts dwell;
Slight not its history,
Ponder its mystery,
None can ere prize it too fondly or well.
Accept the glad tidings,
The warnings and chidings,
Found in this volume of heavenly love;
With faith that’s unfailing,
And love all prevailing,
Trust in its promise of life from above.
(May be sung to the tune, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.”)
“The word of the Lord endureth forever.” 1 Peter 1:25.
Scripture Quotation
“Wherefore He saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.” Eph. 5:14.
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