The Word of God

The Bible
The Bible contains the word of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers.

It's doctrines are holy, it's precepts are binding, it's
histories are true and it's decisions 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 a travelers map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilots compass, the soldiers sword, and the Christian charter.
Here, paradise is restored, heaven opened and the gates
of hell disclosed.
Christ is the grand object; our good it's design, and the Glory of God it's 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, a river of judgment.
It is given to you in life, will be opened at the judgment, and remembered forever.

It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the
greatest labor, and condemns all who trifle with it's sacred contents.