"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
practise 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 to 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"
Dear Brethren, could we still afford NOT to read our Heavenly Father's Book?
The B.I.B.L.E. = Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth.
Do not leave Earth without first reading it.
Anonymous
Editor's note: this article was first published in Cyberfellowship Dec 1998.
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