hate every false way." "Thy
word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." "Order my steps
in thy word; for the entrance of thy words giveth light."

A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE

The following beautiful tribute to the Bible, printed by Soper and Son,
Detroit, was pasted on the inside of the front lid of every Bible
presented to the students.

This Book contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of
salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its
doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are
true, and its decisions are immutable.

Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practise it to be
holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and
comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff,
the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's
charter. Here Paradise is restored, heaven opened, and the gates of
hell disclosed, Christ is its grand subject, our good its design,
and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the
heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully.
It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of
pleasure. It is given you in life, will be opened in judgment, and
be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility,
rewards the greatest labor, and condemns all who trifle with its
sacred contents.

A FOUNTAIN OF BLESSINGS

The Bible is an infallible revelation from God in regard to his own
character, will and works. One result of a practical faith in it is the
development of an heroic missionary spirit. The noblest heroisms that
mark the history of the human race have had their inspiration in
implicit faith in the Bible. "Men in whom life was fresh and strong, and
women, the embodiment of gentleness and delicacy, have met the martyrs
death of fire, singing until the red-tongued flames licked up their
breath."

It is the fountain from which have come the principles of a pure
morality and "all sweet charities." It has been the motive power that
has effected the regeneration and reformation of millions of men. "It
has comforted the humble, consoled the mourning, sustained the suffering
and given trust and triumph to the dying."

Rational minds will ask for no higher proof, that the Bible, as a
revelation from God is reliable, than the nature and results of the