Their Constant Pleasure Ground
by Henry Law Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel
of the wicked, or stand in the way of sinners, or sit in the
seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law
of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is
like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit
in season, and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does
prospers. Psalm 1, 1-3 Blessed are those who find their
constant pleasure ground in the luxuries of the Bible. They commune
with the mind of God. They listen to a heavenly voice.
They bask in rays of purest light. They feed in wholesome pastures
of refreshment. They fear no poison from the
weeds of error. No devious path can lead their
steps astray. Wisdom from above guides sweetly
them. The Spirit, as Great Teacher
of the Church, instructs the students. They advance safely,
happily, from grace to grace. The lessons are as vast as the
mine from which they spring. They are as pure as the realms
to which they call. They warn of sin, its filth,
its misery, its end. They unfold Jesus in all the
glories of redeeming love. They exhibit holiness as the
only road to holy heaven. Reader, heed a beneficial admonition. Study the Bible as holding treasure
for your soul. Study in the earnestness of prayer. Study with eternity outspread
before you. Study with the lowliness of a
poor sinner before a speaking God. Study with faith, devoutly
grasping every word. Do not close, not the volume,
without inquiring. Is sin more hateful? Is the world
more worthless? Is the flesh more treacherous
in my sight? Is Jesus brought nearer to my
adoring soul? Is my heart won to more entire
devotedness? Am I more resolute to live for
him who died for me?