A Tribute to the Bible

The Bible is not an amulet, a charm, a
fetish or a book that will work wonders by its very
presence. It is a book that will work wonders in
every life, here and hereafter, if acted upon and
obeyed in faith and sincerity. It is God's inspired
revelation of the origin and destiny of all things,
written in the simplest human language possible so
that the most unlearned can understand and obey
its teachings. It is self-interpreting and covers
every subject of human knowledge and need now
and forever.

As a literary composition, the Bible is the
most remarkable book ever made. It is a divine
library of 66 books, some of considerable size, and
others no larger than a tract. These books include
various forms of literature - history, biography,
poetry, proverbial sayings, hymns, letters,
directions for elaborate ritualistic worship, laws,
parables, riddles, allegories, prophecy, drama, and
others. They embrace all manner of literary styles
in human expression.
It is the book that reveals 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 binding, its
histories true, and its decisions immutable.
Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and
practice it to be holy. The Bible contains light to
direct you, food to support you, and comfort to
cheer you. It is the travelers map, the pilgrim's
staff, the pilots 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 is its design, and the Glory of
God its end. It should fill your memory, rule your
heart, and guide your feet in true righteousness and
true holiness.
Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully,
meditatively, searchingly, devotionally, and study
it constantly, perseveringly, and industriously.
Read it through and through until it becomes a part
of your being and generates faith that will move
mountains.
The Bible is a mine of wealth, the source of
health, and a world of pleasure. It is given to you in
this life, will be opened at the judgment, and will
stand forever. It involves the highest responsibility,
will reward the least to the greatest of labor, and will
condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.
Author Unknown