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To: Theresa
I just got this from a link on another thread...it says it all

It is from the introduction to the original KJV

It expresses my heart

The Praise Of The Holy Scriptures

But now what piety without truth?  What truth (what saving truth) without the word of God?  What word of God (whereof we may be sure) without the Scripture?  The Scriptures we are commanded to search.  John 5:39.  Isaiah 8:20.  They are commended that searched and studied them.  Acts 17:11 and 8:28,29.  They are reproved that were unskillful in them, or slow to believe them.  Matthew 22:29 and Luke 24:25.  They can make us wise unto salvation.  2 Timothy 3:15.  If we be ignorant, they will instruct us; if out of the way, they will bring us home; if out of order, they will reform us, if in heaviness, comfort us; if dull, quicken us; if cold, inflame us.  Tolle, lege; Tolle, lege, Take up and read, take up and read the Scriptures, (for unto them was the direction) it was said unto S. Augustine by a supernatural voice.  Whatsoever is in the Scriptures, believe me, saith the same S. Augustine, is high and divine; there is verily truth, and a doctrine most fit for the refreshing and renewing of men’s minds, and truly so tempered, that every one may draw from thence that which is sufficient for him, if he come to draw with a devout and pious mind, as true Religion requireth.  Thus S. Augustine.  And S. Jerome: Ana scripturas, & amabit te sapientia &c. Love the Scriptures, and wisdom will love thee. 

179 posted on 07/12/2002 5:46:38 PM PDT by RnMomof7
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To: RnMomof7
"The Praise Of The Holy Scriptures..."

That was beautiful!

182 posted on 07/12/2002 6:30:42 PM PDT by Theresa
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