rld; they emit not one ray of light.

Esthetics is the science of the beautiful, and treats of the feelings
produced through the senses by objects of beauty. The most vile and
dishonest admire honesty in others; thus gentleness, kindness, meekness,
produce pleasant feelings and are called beautiful. God is the source of
meekness, gentleness, and love. He is the source of the beautiful.
Christianity is God in man, exhibiting his beauty. "Lord, let thy beauty
be upon us." The dewdrop sparkles like a diamond as the sun's rays fall
upon it. The life of man sparkles with an unsurpassed beauty as the rays
of light and salvation fall upon it from the throne. As we behold the
beauty of God assimilated into the life of man and thus revealed we think
what a pity that all in the world are not Christians.

Christian, oh, may thy tribe increase,
Thy light and glory ne'er decrease;
Shine on and magnify the Word,
And point the world to Christ and God.

Chapter II. The Holy Scriptures.

We have said before that Christianity is in perfect accord with the Bible.
The Word of God reveals Christianity to us. It is an infallible expression
of its doctrines and duties. Jesus is the way to everlasting rest; the
Bible is the guide. Some one has said, "Both are equally certain, equally
divine. Let us be thankful for such unspeakable gifts. Next to the mercy
of a Savior, able and ready to save to the uttermost all who come unto God
by him, is the book of inspiration of God, which as a lamp to our feet,
and a light to our path, conducts us to such a Friend, and teaches us the
way of salvation."

The Word of God is a lamp and a light to guide to everlasting bliss, "The
entrance of thy word giveth light." The word is written in the Christian's
heart. In his conduct he adorns the doctrine of God our Savior and thus
reveals the light of the gospel. Christianity is therefore a light,
because it is a product of the truth. We can understand at once then that
anything that is in opposition to the Scriptures can not be a light. The
nearer the life accords with the whole truth the greater the light. The
Scriptures contain all that is necessary for the formation of a perfect
Christian. Whosoever submits heart and life to the Word of God and walks
in obedience to its commands will be transformed into the glorious image
of the Son of God and made ready for that better land. The apostle says,
"All scripture is given by inspiration