January 2

Search the Scriptures.—John 5:39.

DO I receive the Bible as indeed the word of God, believing all that is there taught, and endeavoring to do all that is there commanded? And do I follow the direction of the Saviour to search the Scriptures? Do I search them, not to gratify mere idle curiosity, but with diligence, with an humble and teachable spirit, and with that fervent prayer which is one of the best interpreters? Do I earnestly desire and seek the enlightening influence of the Holy Spirit, that I may search aright, that I may be instructed in divine truth, and directed in the way of duty, and that I may honor Christ, and be found in the way of salvation?

The Bible is a window in this prison of hope, through which we look into eternity.—DWIGHT.

I will answer for it, that the longer you read the Bible, the more you will love it. It will grow sweeter and sweeter.—ROMAINE.

The Scriptures teach us the best way of living, the noblest way of suffering, and the most comfortable way of dying.—FLAVEL.

Most wondrous book! bright candle of the Lord!

This book—this holy book—on every line

Marked with the seal of high divinity,

This lamp, from off the everlasting throne

Mercy took down, and in the right of Time,

Stood, casting on the dark her gracious bow,

And evermore beseeching men with tears

And earnest sighs, to read, believe, and live.

—POLLOCK.