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large, attractive poster made, with an open Bible, announcing the meeting. Urge every one to bring his own Bible. Secure before hand a leader who reads the Bible regu larly, so that he can speak with assurance and know whereof he speaks. Appoint two or three to lead in the discussion. A profit able meeting will be the result and a new incentive will be given to reading. Meditation on the Lesson Bacon said, “Reading maketh a full man,” and we know it is true. How important, then, that we make it the rule of our lives to read the Bible every day 1 Thomas Jefferson said, “I always will say that the studious perusal o f the sacred volume will make better citizens, better fa thers, and better husbands.” The Bible is the Book o f books far transcending all other literature, because it is the Word of God and abideth forever. God the Author said, “ For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Leader’s Helps I. S hort Q uotations Books should for one o f these four ends conduce, For wisdom, piety, delight, or use. —S elected . The foundation o f knowledge must be laid by reading. General principles must be had from books, which, however, must be brought to the test of real life. —J ohnson . Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted, nor to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and con sider. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested; that is, some books are to be read only in part; others to be read, but not curiously; and some few to be read, wholly, and with diligence and attention.—B acon . Whatever your method, do not fail to read the Bible by books. Read Genesis at a sitting. You can do it in less than three hours—then Exodus, then Leviticus, and so on through the whole library of sixty- six booksSRiDOUT. Let it be settled before God in the liberty of true love that we must and shall read our Bibles regularly and systematically. Let us give them the first place—if possible a few minutes in the morning when the mind is fresh, and it will help in giving tone to the mental system for the entire day. fafcfr-RlDOUT. n. T he B ible This book contains: the mind of God, the state o f man, the way o f salvation, doom of sinners, and 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 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 character. Christ is its grand Subject, our good its design, and the glory o f God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully. It is a mine o f wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river o f pleasure. It rewards the greatest labor and condemns all who trifle with its holy contents.—S elected . [Continued on page 243]
II. W orship Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to re ceive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory. Rev. 5:12. 0 come, let us worship and bow down. Psa. 95:6. Rejoice in the Lord always. Phil. 4:4. Sing unto the Lord a new song. Psa. 96:1. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty. Rev. 4:8. 1 will praise thee with my whole heart. Psa. 138:1. Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. Psa. 148:3. AUGUST 27, 1933 GETTING MORE OUT OF READING P salm 119:33-40 Suggestions for the Meeting Hymn—“ Standing on the Promises.” Hymn—“Thy Word Have I Hid.” Scripture. Prayer. Duet-SLamp of Our Feet.” Hymn—“Holy Bible, Book Divine.”^ Leader’s Message. Discussion—The book (Bible excepted) which has helped me most. Quiet Hour. Hymn—“Wonderful Words of Life.” Benediction—Psalm 19:14. Make this a “Bible” Sunday. Have a
The psalmist goes on to say that, al though God is the Creator o f these glorious worlds o f light, He yet makes man the ob ject o f His regard and the recipient of His favor. The position here described is that in which Adam was before the fall. In some sense, he still maintains that position,j but in the real fulfillment of this passage, we know that only Christ can do it. “ For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith, All things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him” (1 Cor. 15:27). There is no limit to thé “all things” men tioned, God only is excepted who “put all things under.” Because we are “in Christ Jesus,” we, too, shall reign with Him over “all things.”
Leader’s Helps I. P araphrase on P salm 19
How excellent in all the earth, Lord, our Lord, is Thy name ! Who hast Thy glory spread afar Above the starry frame. Thy mighty works and wondrous grace, Thy glory, Lord, proclaim ; O Lord, our Lord, in all the earth How excellent Thy name. —S cottish P salter .
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