The Word of God # 2

The Word of God # 2

This holy writing is intended for earth, it is placed before our eyes to be copied into our memories, and observed in our lives. The world has it, the church owns it, and every part of God's family may equally enjoy it. It is intended for the whole of this life, to be used through our entire journey - but will be dispensed with when we get home. It is here in written characters, there in substance, and both here and there prized and enjoyed. It is here to be read, believed, and tasted; but its fullest blessings are reserved for that better land. Now we need it, while on earth we cannot dispense with it - but in heaven we shall be able to do without it.

This book is pure - unmixed with error, untainted by sin, and worthy of a holy God.

This book is true - and may therefore be firmly believed, implicitly trusted, and unreservedly depended upon.

This book is sure - and cannot possibly deceive, lead astray, or sanction a mistake.

This book is right - being in perfect accordance with the holiness, justice, and grace of God.

This book is divine - the offspring of God, bearing the impress of divinity, and is always acknowledged by Jehovah when pleaded at His throne.

This book is spiritual - and therefore cannot be understood by the carnal, the worldly wise, or anyone who is untaught of God.

This book is mysterious - containing mysteries which are to be believed, reverenced, and acknowledged,  though never in this world to be fully comprehended.

This book is excellent - in its matter, style, and design.

This book is extensive - embracing more than the human mind can contain, then any creature could invent, or the whole of time will unfold.

This book is firm - and cannot be removed, driven out of the world.

This book is full - containing all that is necessary, ornamental, or useful.

This book is feeding - it feeds the memory, the intellect, and the heart.

This book is filling - it satisfies the illiterate, the learner, and the scholar.

This book is glorious - and glorifies God, the Saviour, the Holy Spirit, and the church.

This book is harmonious - every part accords, harmonizes, and agrees.

This book is honest - it exposes, commends, and reproves, as the case may be.

This book is immutable - it can undergo no change in its doctrines, requirements, or promises.

This book is irrevocable - heaven and earth may pass away, but its predictions, threatenings, and promises shall stand forever.

This book is invitings - forGod stoops to write, instruct, and give wisdom to worms.

This book is incomparable - it never had, has not now, nor ever will have - an equal!

~James Smith~

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