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PREFACE
After
much prayerful research and study, we bestow the results of our labors
upon the public, without apology. With a conviction, born of fervent
desire for the true enlightenment of the people and the salvation of
souls, we have arranged these Bible Readings. That which we have in view
is (1)--The glory of God in directing the mind of the reader to the
definite teaching of his word on all important Bible subjects. (2)--The
overthrow of false doctrine and error which is to-day flooding the
earth, bringing thousands of honest souls under its nefarious influence.
(3)--To furnish much help to Bible students who are enquiring for
the "old paths" and desiring to know the whole truth. (4)--To
present to the home circle a complete arrangement of the various themes
of Bible truth that will enable them by a daily study of the
Scriptures--rightly divided--to be wise unto salvation.
We
are very grateful to those who so kindly contributed to this work, and
we have distinguished their arrangements by placing their names under
each subject head. We have also made a few choice selections from a
"subject concordance, or text-book of persons, places, and subjects
" published by the American Tract Society. These we have arranged
into suitable Bible readings to this work. In order to give credit to
the above named publishing house, we have refrained from placing our
names under these headings.
To
every lover of Bible truth this work is commended. You will find it
interesting, instructive, and edifying. We have endeavored to make the
work thorough. To those who in the past have manifested but little
interest in the study of God's word, and to those who have been
skeptical regarding its teachings, we commend a study of these readings,
assured that they will thereby find many doubts removed, many
difficulties solved, and a pleasant and profitable interests excited in
the study of the Bible. May the prayers of true Christians waft this
work on in its mission of salvation to the ends of the earth is the
humble wish and prayer of the authors. |
