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A PERIODICAL FOR YOUNG AND OLD

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A PERIODICAL FOR YOUNG AND OLD

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O Timothy keep that which is committed to thy trust. 11 Timothy 6. 20

THE CONFESSION OF FAITH ARTICLE IV* (continued)

CANONICAL BOOKS OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURE

In the two previous issues the subject of our discussion has been this 4th article, and we have not yet advanced further than the first sentence. Therein we have seen that the Bible is divided into two parts, namely, the Old and the New Testaments. But these can be further divided; the Old Testament contains 39 books and the New Testament 27 books. All the names of these books are mentioned in this article. You will understand that it is impossible to give a complete review of each book, but we will try to mention something about each of them.

The first book in the Bible is GENESIS, the first of five books written by Moses. (These five books are called the Pentateuch, meaning five.) Genesis tells us of the beginning of all things by the Word of God and also the origin of the children of Israel. It informs us of the birth of the heavens and earth and the human race; it speaks also of the fall and the promise of restoration by the seed of the woman, of the covenant made with Noah and later with Abraham. Genesis spans a period of about 2,369 years—from creation to the death of Joseph.

EXODUS, the second book, means departure, and tells of the departure of the children of Israel out of Egypt. This information is important, in that it is the fulfilling of the Lord’s promise to Abraham. His children were to be oppressed for a certain period in a strange country, but at last would depart from it with great treasures. In connection with this, Moses was born and was led in a special way in preparation for his task as mediator of the Old Testament, mediator between God and Israel. Here we see that Israel was chosen out of all the nations to be God’s people. The period covered by Exodus is about 145 years, from the year 2369 to 2514, or from 1635 B.C. to 1490 B.C. (All dates are approximate.)

In LEVITICUS, the third book, we find many religious laws and ceremonies, performed by the tribe of Levi, who took the place of the first born. We see the name of their tribe in the name of this book; literally it means “priest’s book”. It reveals the relationship between God and Israel. In the first part are the institution of the priesthood and the rules for cleansing and reconciliation. The second part contains the requirements of God for holiness in a number of commandments or laws.

The name of the fourth book, NUMBERS, is derived from the counting or numbering of the children of Israel in the wilderness. In the first part is told the history from Mount Sinai to Kadesh, where the people were condemned to wander for forty years in the desert. The second part tells of those forty years, and the last part tells what took place in the plains of Moab.

In this book there is also described the encampment of the Israelites in the desert. In their midst was the tabernacle, with Moses, Aaron and the priests to the east of it, the Kohathites to the south, the Gershonites to the west, and the Merarites to the north. Surrounding them were the tribes of Israel, totalling about two million people. How impressive this camp was. Now we can understand what Balaam said in Numbers 24:5— “How goodly are thy tents, O Jacob, and thy tabernacles, O Israel.”

The fifth book, DEUTERONOMY, meaning something like “second law”, repeats the law, with several explanations or applications added to it. These are the five books written by Moses, with the exception of the last two chapters of Deuteronomy, which were probably written by Joshua.

Following these five books of Moses are twelve historical books from Joshua to Esther, which tell the history of the children of Israel during more than a thousand year period—from the death of Moses to the national reformation during the life of Nehemiah. This is from about 1451 B.C. to 439 B.C., or 1,012 years. These books do not follow in exact chronological order the history of Israel, but we do find that the history of Israel is the history of the revelation of God.

JOSHUA is the first of these historical books and is named after its writer. It reveals how Canaan was captured and divided among the tribes. It is a testimony of God’s faithfulness in the fulfilment of His promises, but also of His wrath against the heathens. At the close of the book Joshua renews the covenant between God and Israel.

Next the book of JUDGES speaks of those men which were sent by the Lord time and again to deliver His people out of the hand of their enemies. The Lord had given them these judges because they forgot His institutions. When they cried to the Lord, He heard their supplications. Judges was probably written by Samuel. Some think that a period of about 300 years of Israel’s history is related in this book, which I think is correct. To prove this we refer to I Kings 6:1, where it is mentioned that the time from the exodus or departure from Egypt to the fourth year of King Solomon was 480 years. Then we know of the following time periods—

Israel in the desert 40 years

Capture of Canaan until death of Joshua and

elders 20 years

Until Othniel 20 years

Samuel was Judge before

Saul became king 8 years

Saul reigned 32 years

David reigned 40 years

Solomon was then

king for 4 years

Totalling 164 years

Subtracting this from the 480 years mentioned above, there will be a difference of 316 years. Therefore it must have been about 300 years of Israel’s history covered by the book of Judges. If we count all the years of the judges, we will arrive at about 400 years. This means that there were times when more than one person judged Israel, just as it happened that there were at times more than one prophet in Israel.

Then follows the book of RUTH, which gives us the history of the Moabitess woman with this name, who came with her mother-in law to the city of Bethlehem. It tells how she was incorporated in Israel and of the birth of David’s grandfather. It is not known for certain who wrote this book, but some think that its author was also Samuel.

Then the TWO BOOKS OF SAMUEL continue on from where the book of Judges ended. First the restoration of the theocracy is described, then the kingdom of Saul is brought about, and finally the kingdom of David is established.

The TWO BOOKS OF KINGS display the development of the theocracy during the reign of the kings from Solomon until the exile in Babylon. The name of the writer is unknown, but he is probably one of the exiles, as would be evidenced by the last chapters of the second book.

The purpose of the writer of the next two books, the TWO BOOKS OF CHRONICLES, is to show that the keeping of the Lord’s commandments are blessed by Him, but when He is forsaken, punishments are certain. At the end of the second book we find that Cyrus gave permission to the Jews to return to their own country. It is possible that these two books were written by Ezra, as the last part of the second book harmonizes with the beginning of the book of Ezra which follows.

EZRA, named after its writer, describes the history of the Jews after their exile and return to Canaan, with their many reformations.

The next book, NEHEMIAH, was also given the name of its writer, who was the cup-bearer in the court of Artaxerxes (or Ar-tahsasta). Nehemiah received permission to rebuild Jerusalem. This book closes the history of the Old Testament in about the year 3584, or 420 years before Christ.

The last of the historical books is ESTHER, which takes its name from the woman whose history is related in this book. The writer is unknown, although it is evident that he is well-acquainted with the history of the Persian empire, and he may testify of the wonderful dealings of the Lord with Israel in protecting them from destruction by Haman. It is in this way that Esther the queen was used by the Lord.

The following time, D.V., we hope to write briefly about the poetical books.

Rev. A. Den Boer

Norwich

BIBLE QUIZ

Dear Boys and Girls,

In this month summer begins again. We see once more that the Lord is faithful to His promise made to Noah that “While the earth remaineth, summer and winter would not cease “. And it is again in this time of the year that we often see the busy ants which Solomon pointed to as an example —”Consider her ways and be wise, ...which provideth her meat in the summer.” But who is the sluggard Solomon speaks to? The dictionary tells us that a sluggard is a lazy and idle person—one who does not work. If the ant were to be lazy and idle all summer, it would have nothing for the winter months. And so the sluggard is told to consider the ways of the ant. But who is a sluggard? It is you and I—that is our nature. We are told that while we are young and while we are healthy, we must seek the Lord and prepare for eternity, but we put it far away. We say, “When I am older”. But before we realize it, it may be too late. The Lord calls to us, “Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth”. May each of you, and me too, seek the Lord’s blessings today, and not put it off until later.

This month we are again giving a book as a reward for your efforts in answering the quiz from month to month. We hope that you do not just send in your answers at the time a book is given, but that we may hear from you as often as possible. You may choose from one of the following:

Rich Toward God

From Darkness to Light

Bright Lights in Dark Times

The first book listed will probably be the easiest for the younger ones who answer the quiz.

The first letters of our answers will spell out those words of Solomon. The answers to the questions will all be found in just four chapters of the Bible, where the Lord Jesus, just as Solomon, used many examples of daily life to teach His disciples and us. If you do not understand the meaning of those examples, ask your father and mother to explain them to you. God’s Word has so much to teach us. Here is the quiz.

Rather than seeking food and drink, the Lord Jesus taught in Luke 12, “But rather seek ye the kingdom of ______________”.

“He that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be “No man can serve _____ masters. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall ______________ mercy.”

“Lay not up for yourselves ______________ upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt.”

“Give not that which is ______________ unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine.”

“Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s ______________, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own ______________?”

“Which one of you by taking thought can ______________ one cubit unto his stature?”

“______________ do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick.”

“When thou doest thine alms, do not sound a ______________ before thee as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets.”

“Blessed are they which do hunger and ______________ after righteousness, for they shall be filled.”

“Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them I will liken him unto a wise man which built his ______________ upon a rock.”

“Provide yourselves bags which wax not ______________.”

“Narrow is the way which leadeth ______________ life, and few there be that find it.”

“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in ______________’s clothing.”

The Lord Jesus said, “Consider the ______________, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin.”

“Do good to them that hate you and pray for them which despite fully ______________ you and persecute you.”

“Enter ye in at the strait ______________.”

“Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather ______________ of thorns?”

“For He taught them as one having ______________, and not as the scribes.”

The Lord Jesus also said, “Consider the ______________; for they neither sow nor reap.”

“When Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at His ______________.”

(Send your answers to Garret J. Moerdyk, at 1104 Rose land Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001. Don’t forget to show your name and address clearly, and also choose the book which you would like.)

Answers to the May quiz are as follows —

“The Lord Is King For Ever”

Psalm 10:16

Tremble - Psalm 99:1

High - Daniel 4:31–32

East - Matthew 2:1–2

Life - Genesis 45:5

One - Psalm 89:18

Rejoice - Psalm 97:1

Decree - Daniel 6: 25–26

Ichabod - I Samuel 4: 19–21

Save - Matthew 1: 20–21

King - Matthew 27: 11

Increase - John 3:30

Nazareth - John 19:19

Glorious - Psalm 145:12

Forgivenesses . Daniel 9:9

Old - Psalm 74:12

Rejected - I Samuel 8:7

Earth - Matthew 6:9–10

Victory - I Chronicles 29:11

Ever - Matthew 6:13

Remember - Luke 23:42

Answers to the Bible quiz were received from the following boys and girls:

Steven Bleeker Amy Lou Kaat

Laurie Bleeker Rjck Van Ess

John Vander Boon Sue Van Ess

Bobby Van Kempen Linda Kamp

Betty VanDerWeile Mary Kamp

Audrey Kievit Henry Kamp

Mary Kievit Steve Bazen

Glenn Van Wingerden Peter Bazen

Paul Van Wingerden Jim Bazen

Bill Van Wingerden Linda Bazen

Ken Van Wingerden Julie DeBruine

Rose Pluim Laura Rosendall

Jerry Pluim Jim Rosendall

Gloria Pluim Mary Rosendall

Mike Van Bemden John Verhey

Kathy Van Bemden David Kwekel

Carol Van Bemden Nancy Kwekel

Cindy Hoogendoorn Neil Mast (2)

Gene Hoogendoorn Joy Lynn Mast (2)

Perry Hoogendoorn Jane Mast (2)

Tunis Sweetman, Jr. Ken Krosbergen

Paul Van Grouw Jane Krosbergen

Jenny Lee Sweetman Stanley Bylsma

Janet Sweetman Steve Schoonbeek

Judy Sweetman Carrie Jane Blok

Steven Van Grouw Laura Talbot

Gerda Vanden Brink Melanie Van Brugge

Delia Vanden Brink Tammy Troff

Roy Brink julie Frens

Stephen Brink Mary Frens

Sharon Frens

Leonard Frens

Elaine Frens

Mary Van Tilburg

Leah Van Tilburg

Linda VanDeVendel

Sharon VanDeVendel

Joanne Giebink

Marnie Giebink

Elizabeth Sisco

Larry Slotsema

Shirley Slotsema

Jane Teunissen

JoAnn Van Ravenswaay

Esther Van Ravenswaay

Norman Van Ravenswaay

Sue Schelling

Tom Kamp

Bill Kamp

Debbie Kamp

Marilyn Kamp

Jonathan Van Beek

David Van Beek

Lynn E. Kamp

Janice Stapel

John Stapel

Amy Mieras

David Mieras

Stanley Vander Waal

Aart Vander Waal

Virginia Vander Waal

Richard Rosendall

John Rosendall

Joan Lugthart

Susan Blaak

Bill Blaak

Mark Meeuwse

Margot Mast

Karl Van Oostenbrugge

Mary Van Oostenbrugge

Karel Boonzaayer

Maria Boonzaayer

Mary Van Giessen

Randy Giessen

John Blok

(No Name)

Joanne Kroesbergen

Marguerite Kroesbergen

Judy Van Voorst

Rhonda Van Voorst

Bill Kroesbergen

Hendrika Kroesbergen

Arline Kieboom

Ella Kieboom

Cornell de Kok

Henry de Kok

Jany de Kok

Herbie de Kok

Tonia Willekes

Brad Zomer

Brenda Zomer

Kevin Zomer

Vonda Zomer

Liz Van Giessen

Kathy Van Giessen

Ann Mariene VanderMeulen

Herman John Vander Meulen

Ken Kroesbergen

John Kroesbergen

Jane Kroesbergen

Cathy Kroesbergen

Karen Goeman

Carol Mol

Jeff Geiger

Molly Geiger

Meloni Geiger

Albert Bouma

Ruth Bouma

Ray Vander Kooi

Neal Boerkoel

Ruth Boerkoel

Bobby Boerkoel

John Boerkoel

Hank Verhoef

Paul Verhoef

Nicholas Bush

Adrian Bush

Sidney P. Vander Meulen

Donna Marie Hubers

Helen Hubers

Marcia Hubers

Harriet Hubers

Howard Hubers

Steve Boluyt

Kristi Boluyt

Debbie Erickson (2)

Rita Erickson (2)

Deanna Erickson (2)

Roger Erickson (2)

Peter Vander Wal

Arlen James Klarenbeek

Darwyn Klarenbeek

David Klarenbeek

Denise Zaremba

Evelyn Korevaar

Nancy Hoogmoed

Joanne Hoogmoed

Frances Vander Meulen

Harmen Vander Meulen

Sidney Vander Meulen

Joyce Vander Meulen

Andrew Van Stelle

Tim Van Stelle

Rebecca Jane Markus

Lisa Markus

Mineva Ymker

Abraham Korevaar

Adrian Korevaar

John Dorevaar

Teresa Vander Meulen

Lisa Neels

Laurie Sweetman

Kevin Verbeke

Nelly Koppert

Chris Koppert

Steve Van Gemert

Julie K. Van Gemert

Donna Kuiper

Linda Vande Waerdt (4)

Wayne Vande Waerdt (4)

Rita Neels

Robert G. Southway

Barbara J. Southway

Janice ?

Mary Van Manen

Ricky Van Manen

John Bezooyen

John Van Dyke

Ruth Van Dyke

Helen Van Dyke

David Van Dyke

Daniel Van Dyke

Helen Jane Heykoop

Richard DeBat

Jane DeBat

Leah Moore

Joe Moore John Bosch

Virgil Rus

Howard Rus

Harold Rus

Edwin Rus

Gladys Van Bochove

Rhonda Van Bochove

George Van Strien

Minda Van Ravenswaay

Joel Van Ravenswaay

Alane Van Ravenswaay

Maryjean den Hoed

Joleen den Hoed

Kathy den Hoed

Art den Hoed

Alma Van Beek

Anden Van Beek

Joann Van Beek

John Moore

Todd Vande Stouwe

Nancy Vande Stouwe

Roy Brink

Stephan Vanden Brink

Delia Vanden Brink

Gerda Vanden Brink

Ruth Etelman

Arie VanVugt

John Van Vugt

Helen Vander Wal

Beth Schelling

Linda Schelling

Kathryn Schelling

Brenda Kay Schelling

Kent D. Schelling

Arlis Verloop

Peter Verloop

Mark Heystek

Robert J. Southway

Sandra Louise Southway

Alida Greendyk

David Greendyk

Paul Greendyk

Alan Greendyk

Billy Greendyk

Marie Remus

Linda Remus

Janet Remus

Cheryl Groen

Thomas Berkenbush

Billy Densel

Marcia Spaans

And now there are a number of letters to answer -

JANE TEUNISSEN - Your letter is first, Jane. The weather has been very warm here this week. It seems that summer is early. Our Bible Classes finish at the end of April. We have never seen Niagara Falls in the winter, but can imagine that it is a beautiful sight.

SHARON VAN DE VENDEL -It was nice to hear from you, Sharon. We live in the city. Do you live on a farm? We have never lived on a farm, so do not know very much about it. We were glad to hear that you liked to do the Bible quiz.

AMY KAAT - How is the puppy getting along, Amy? Thank you for the stamps which you sent us. How is your father’s back now? Is it all better now? Now that school is out for a few months, I suppose you will be able to spend more time with your grandmother.

LEAH MOORE - You asked whether you just had to write the answers, or also where you found them in the Bible. Most of the boys and girls also show where it is found, and this is the better way. It probably takes more time, but it is time well spent.

MARIE REMUS - Where is Jungle Habitat, Marie? It sounds like a very interesting place to visit. What kind of animals did you see? Is it far from where you live? In a place like that we see what a great variety of animals the Lord has created on this earth.

HERMAN JOHN VANDER MEULEN - We don’t know why it takes so long for the Banner of Truth to get to you, Herman, because you are not so far away. Maybe your mailman will have an answer for that. Congratulations on your birthday; we hope that you may have many more.

KATHY DEN HOED - It sounds as if you would like to go to school all summer, Kathy. Solomon said that “to every thing there is a season”, and then listed quite a few different things. And we will find this true all our lifetime. Do you know where those texts are found?

NELLY KOPPERT - It was good to hear from you again, Nelly. Did your parents have a good trip to Holland? And how was your grandmother? Ninety-one years seems like a long, long time, doesn’t it? There are not many who reach that age.

ANN MARLENE VANDER MEULEN - From your description, I think I could probably find the village of Troy, Ann. In the Bible I find only one village for which the name is given. It is the place to which two men were travelling.

JOLEEN DEN HOED - Does the grape crop look good this year, Joleen? What type of fruit trees do you have? We who don’t know much about vineyards and orchards don’t realize how much work there is in caring for them. The Lord Jesus also used examples from the work in a vineyard in teaching the disciples and the people.

And this concludes our letters for this month. How we hope and pray that wisdom from above may be given to all of us as we study God’s Word, which is so necessary if it is for a blessing to our souls. Our heads may be full, but it must reach our hearts, and we cannot bring it there of ourselves. May the Lord remember us in His mercy.

With love,

Your friend,

“Uncle Garret”

THE HEN AND THE DUCKLINGS

I am going to tell you a true story of a hen that died of grief because her brood of little ones paid no attention to her voice, and refused to come to her when she called them. One summer this good mother got a set of duck eggs to hatch, because hens are in general supposed to be better mothers than ducks; but there was one egg of her own put under her in order that she might have one little chick like herself to take care of. But when the eggs were hatched, what a difference there was between the behavior of the chick and the little ducklings.

When the hen found food and called to her family to come and eat with her, only the little chick heard her voice and answered it. Or when she saw a hawk in the air or a strange dog enter the yard and she cried out loudly for the little ones to come fast and hide under her wings, the saucy little ducks took no notice of her alarm. Only the chick took refuge in her feathers. When she tried to lead them about in safe places, it was the same thing. Instead of following her where she would have them go, she was obliged to run about after them; and many a sad fright they gave her by running down into the duck-pond for a swim, while she in vain cried to them from the bank to come back on to the dry land. She had no comfort except in her own little chick; and by-and-by, unfortunately, the little chick died. So now she had only a family of rebellious, careless ducklings, who pleased themselves and paid no attention to her whatever.

To be sure, at night when it began to get cold and they to feel sleepy, they were very glad to creep in under her warm feathers until the morning; but during the day, especially if the sun shone, they preferred sleeping in a little group apart while the poor hen in vain ruffled her feathers and spread out her wings, and clucked to them to take shelter in her motherly bosom. At last, after some days’ drooping and pining, she died of a broken heart. Then for a little the ducks seemed sorry, and poked about her with their bills; but when they found she could no longer warm or shelter them, they just set off by themselves and kept each other warm at night as best they could.

Now, I need not tell you, children, why it was that only the chick, and not the ducklings, heard and obeyed the poor hen’s calls. They all heard them, but only the chick understood them, because she only had the same nature as the hen.

Don’t you remember what the Lord Jesus said when, coming over against Jerusalem, he beheld the city and wept over it? -”O, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, how often would I have gathered your children together, as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not.” What pain and grief it gave the Savior that He had to stretch forth His hands all the day long to a disobedient and gainsaying people! And it is the same still; Jesus still wishes to gather sinners under His wings, but “they will not come unto Him that they may have life.”

Jesus sees poor sinners “spending their money for that which is not bread, and their labor for that which satisfieth not,” and He cries, “Ho, everyone that thirs-teth, come ye to the waters; and he that hath no money, come ye, buy wine and milk without money and without price.” But how few hear His voice and cry to Him, “Lord, evermore give me this bread.”

Jesus sees poor sinners in danger of perishing for ever. He knows the dreadful doom awaiting all God’s enemies, and He cries, “Turn ye, turn ye, why will ye die?” He laid down His own life as a redemption price, and now He stretches out His hands to them all the day long, seeking to bring them back to the Father in heaven to be pardoned and accepted by Him.

He sees the wolf coming: “Satan as a roaring lion going about seeking to devour them,” and He calls to them to come under the shadow of His wings where they shall be for ever safe. He sees, too, how unhappy, how miserable sinners are, and would have them come unto His loving bosom, where, as the hen broods over the little ones with sweet notes of love and satisfaction, so He might speak peace to their troubled hearts, and “rest in His love, rejoicing over them with singing.”

Multitudes of sinners are continually hearing these calls, but the greater part give no heed to them, and don’t seem to think that Jesus is meaning them. Some indeed, like the little ducklings, would like to have Jesus for a refuge in the dark nights of affliction and trouble, or death. They would like to use Him when they cannot do without Him; but they do not care to hear His voice and follow Him when the sun shines, and they are getting along well enough by themselves.

But I will tell you who only hear the sweet voice of Jesus in these His kind and loving invitations, - that is, who only hear so as to obey. “His own hear His voice and follow Him; for they know His voice,” as He tells us in the tenth chapter of John in the parable of the Good Shepherd. He tells us again that “all that the Father hath given Him shall come to Him,” and that “every one that hath heard and learned of the Father cometh unto Him.”

Just as the little ducks, not being of the same nature as the hen, did not understand her voice, and so did not obey it, so by nature all sinners turn a deaf ear to God’s voice, and hear as if they heard not. Jesus said to the Jews, “why do ye not understand My speech? Because ye cannot hear My Word. Ye are of your father the devil.” But when God puts His Spirit into a sinner’s heart and gives him a new nature, the first thing he does is to hear Christ’s voice in the Gospel message, and to flee to Him for food and shelter, and for rest and peace.

Ah, dear children! hearing so often Christ’s words, and hearing as if you heard not, what need you have to pray for the Holy Spirit to give you the new and understanding heart which will respond to the Lord’s voice when it is heard, saying, like little Samuel, “Speak, Lord, for Thy servant heareth;” “Cause me to hear Thy voice.” Now is the time to hear Jesus saying, “Come unto Me,” and to get quickly under His shadowing wings. Alas! over how many, who are choosing death rather than life, cursing instead of blessing, is the Redeemer mournfully saying, “How often would I have gathered you, and ye would not!” And oh, what a dreadful voice that will be at the last day, which all those shall hear who now are neglecting the Savior’s invitations: “Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out My hand and no man regarded; but ye have set at nought all My counsel, and would none of My reproof: I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh.” Hear this voice of His while yet it is time: “Whoso hearkeneth unto Me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.” “He that hath ears to hear let him hear.” (A.B.C. - Young People’s Magazine).

CAN IT BE SEEN?

Men talk of their faith, repentance, and love to God: these are precious graces; but why don’t such persons let us see these graces walking abroad in their daily conversation? Surely, if such guests were in thy soul they’d look out sometimes at the windows, and be seen abroad in this duty or in that holy action.

- Augustus Toplady

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A PERIODICAL FOR YOUNG AND OLD

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