This book contains the mind of God, the state of men, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrine is holy; its precepts are binding; its histories are true; 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 is opened, and the ways of hell are disclosed. Christ is its grand object, our good its design, and the redemption of man its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure.
It is given to you in life; it will be open in the judgment, and it will be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibilities; it will reward the greatest labor; it will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.
“How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God!” – Psalm 139:17
