ht on its
precious truths he finds in it a joy and pleasure beyond compare.
Naturally and spontaneously he will often speak of that which is so
precious to his heart.

By regeneration the believer, having become the child of GOD, finds
new interest and instruction in all the works of GOD. His FATHER
designed and created them, upholds and uses them, and for His glory
they exist. But this is peculiarly true of the Word of GOD.
Possessing the mind of CHRIST, instructed by the SPIRIT of CHRIST, he
finds in every part of GOD'S Word testimony to the person and work of
his adorable Master and Friend. The Bible in a thousand ways endears
itself to him, while unfolding the mind and ways of GOD, His past
dealing with His people, and His wonderful revelations of the future.

While thus studying GOD'S Word the believer becomes conscious of a
new source of delight; not only is that which is revealed precious,
but the beauty and perfection of the revelation itself grows upon
him. He has now no need of external evidence to prove its
inspiration; it everywhere bears the impress of Divinity. And as the
microscope which reveals the coarseness and blemishes of the works of
man only shows more fully the perfectness of GOD'S works, and brings
to light new and unimagined beauties, so it is with the Word of GOD
when closely scanned.

In what remarkable contrast does this Book stand to the works of men!
The science of yesterday is worthless to-day; but history and the
discoveries of our own times only confirm the reliability of these
ancient sacred records. The stronger our faith in the plenary, verbal
inspiration of GOD'S Holy Word, the more fully we make it our guide,
and the more implicitly we follow its teachings, the deeper will be
our peace and the more fruitful our service. "Great peace have they
which love Thy law: and nothing shall offend them." Becoming more and
more convinced of the divine wisdom of the directions and commands of
Scripture, and of the reliability of the promises, the life of the
believer will become increasingly one of obedience and trust; and
thus he will prove for himself how good, acceptable, and perfect is
the will of GOD, and that Bible which reveals it.

The words, "the Law of the LORD," which we understand to mean the
whole Word of GOD, are very suggestive. They indicate that the Bible
is intended to teach us what GOD would have us to do; that we should
not merely seek for the promises, and try to get al