A Tribute to the Bible

 

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The Bible 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, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, 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 charter. Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed. Christ is its grand subject, our good the 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, will be opened at the judgment, and be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.          

I had originally put "Author Unknown" to this tribute, but a visitor to this web page said that this tribute is from Finis Dake and can be found on page 241 of the New Testament, at the bottom of the page, in his Dakes Annotated Bible.  The use of this tribute does not mean that we are in agreement with all of the notes in this study Bible.

Another visitor to this web page has an old newspaper clipping of this quote that gives the author as Corey J. Hicks.

 

Psalm 19:7-11
 

7) The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul.

The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

 

8) The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;

The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

 

9) The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;

The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

 

10) More to be desired are they than gold,

            yea, than much fine gold;

Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

 

11) Moreover, by them is Thy servant warned;

And in keeping of them there is great reward. 

 

Has God's Word found its home in your heart (John 15:7)?

 
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