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The Bible a Light for My Way, January 25
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Psalm 119:105
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“Most wondrous book! bright candle of the Lord!
Star of eternity! the only light
By which the bark of man can navigate
The sea of life, and gain the coast of bliss securely.”
Why should not this book—this precious treasure—be exalted and
esteemed as a valued friend? This is our chart across the stormy sea of
life. It is our guide-book, showing us the way to the eternal mansions, and
the character we must have to inhabit them. There is no book the perusal
of which will so elevate and strengthen the mind as the study of the Bible.
Here the intellect will find themes of the most elevated character to call out
its powers. There is nothing that will so endow with vigor all our faculties
as bringing them in contact with the stupendous truths of revelation. The
effort to grasp and measure these great thoughts expands the mind. We
may dig down deep into the mine of truth, and gather precious treasures
with which to enrich the soul. Here we may learn the true way to live, the
safe way to die.
A familiar acquaintance with the Scriptures sharpens the discerning
powers, and fortifies the soul against the attacks of Satan. The Bible is
the sword of the Spirit, which will never fail to vanquish the adversary. It
is the only true guide in all matters of faith and practice. The reason why
Satan has so great control over the minds and hearts of men is that they
have not made the Word of God the man of their counsel, and all their
ways have not been tried by the true test. The Bible will show us what
course we must pursue to become heirs of glory.
As the heart is opened to the entrance of the Word, light from the
throne of God will shine into the soul. That Word, cherished in the heart,
will yield to the student a treasure of knowledge that is priceless. Its en-
nobling principles will stamp the character with honesty and truthfulness,
temperance and integrity.
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