be divided, not with any irreverent feeling, but that by "welding Scripture with Scripture, and so using it in its largest application," the beauty, and fulness, and sufficiency of the Scriptures might be elucidated. The desire to avoid repetition, and also to allow as many fresh passages of "the Word" as possible in the small compass, prevented some verses being used where they might be expected, having been used under other headings. It is very necessary that it should be borne in mind that it is the wants and difficulties of the poorer classes which have been considered in the compilation of this little work, many of the subjects having been suggested by their own. questions; and it has been from the Bible, and the Bible alone, that answers to every question have been sought. The compiler is fully aware that the work is incomplete ; but it is earnestly hoped that it may prove useful to those to whom it is now offered; and if even a small amount of comfort and instruction attends its circulation, it will fully repay the time and labour spent on its preparation ; and should any pecuniary profit arise from the sale of the book, it will be appropriated for Bible mission work. The compiler takes courage in committing the success of this little work to the great Lord of the harvest, feeling sure that if the favour and blessing of Him for whose service it is humbly offered rest upon it, nothing more can be desired. 5th June 1873. CONTENTS. IV. The Lord Jesus Christ: who, and what He is V. The Way of Acceptance for Guilty Sinners What are we to understand by the Bible? It is those Scriptures, contained in the Old and New Testaments, which were written at different times, under different circumstances, by men who were inspired by God the Holy Ghost. 16. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God.-2 Tim. iii. Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture is of any private interpretation; for the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man; but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.-2 Pet. i. 20, 21. The Lord said unto Moses, Write thou these words: for after the tenor of these words I have made a covenant with thee and with Israel.-Exod. xxxiv. 27. And Moses wrote all the words of the Lord.-Exod. xxiv. 4. These be the last words of David. . . . . The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue. The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spake to me.2 Sam. xxiii. 1, 2, 3. Hear, O The vision of Isaiah, the son of Amos. heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the Lord hath spoken. -Isa. i. 1, 2. Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book. That it may be for the time to come for ever and ever.-Isa. xxx. 8. I am the Lord thy God. . . . . And I have put my words in thy mouth.-Isa. li. 15, 16. |