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seeking to draw men close under His protection, that Satan may not
practice his deceptive power upon them. He has condescended to speak
to them with His own voice, to write with His own hand the living
oracles committed to men as a perfect guide. Because Satan is so ready
to divert the affections from the Lord’s promises and requirements, the
greater diligence is needed to fix them in the mind.
The facts and lessons of Bible history should be presented in simple
language, adapted to the comprehension of the young. Parents can
interest their children in the varied knowledge found in the sacred
pages. But they must be interested themselves. Those who desire their
children to love and reverence God must talk of His goodness, His
majesty, and His power, as revealed in His Word and in the works of
creation.
Every chapter and every verse of the Bible is a communication
from God to men. If studied and obeyed, it would lead God’s people,
as the Israelites were led, by the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar
of fire by night.
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