PREFACE.

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THERE is no book like the Bible. From the
study of no human composition can the same
benefit be derived as from the study of the Word
of God. This all acknowledge who believe the
Scriptures to be divine. Yet, often is the
Sacred Book carelessly perused,—often it 1s
read with far less interest than a narrative
of the passing events of the day. By many
it is read as a task,—by some it is read as a
duty,—there are few, it is to be feared, who
regard the reading of it as a pleasure. In
order to love the Bible we must learn from
it,—we must taste its spirit before we can
know its excellence. An attempt has been
made in the following pages to point out what