THE LATE REV. ARTHUR TRIGGS. - The Gospel Magazine

the Lord"; (5)" The FEAR of the Lord"; (6) "The JUDGMENTS
of the Lord." The six characteristics describing the Word are
(1) It is perfect .. (2) It is sure .. (3) It is right .. (4) It is pure .. (5) It
is clean.. (6) It is true and righteous altogether. The six effects of
the Word on its gracious subjects are (1) It converts the soul;
(2) It makes wise the simple; (3) It rejoices the heart; (4) It
enlightens the eyes; (5) It endures for- ever; (6) It is more to be
desired than gold, than much fine gold; it is sweeter than honey
and the honeycomb.
Fain would I unfold these precious treasures of Divine truth in
all the riches of their wisdom, grace, and beauty, but no pen can
do that, nor tongue of angel either. It is, however, the privilege
of the humblest subject of the Holy Spirit's teaching to "look
into" these wonders of revelation, and to taste the sweetness of
their saving power. '
It will be noticed that the first title of the Word used by the
Psalmist, "The LAW of the Lord," is, in the margin of the Bible
translated" Doctrine"; so that we unders.tand that not only one
part of the Holy Scriptures (the writings of Moses) is intended,
but the entire body of Jehovah's revealed truth. "The doctrine
of Jehovah" is the doctrine concerning Jehovah. The Bible is
largely occupied in setting forth what God is-the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Ghost. The Bible is the inspired compendium
of all God has to say of Himself, all that can be known of Him on
earth-of His purposes, and salvation. The Doctrine of Jehovah
is the sole depository of all vital knowledge. That cannot· be
true science which contradicts God-Whose knowledge is perfect.
The Bible is essentially a spiritual book, and can only be rightly
understood by a spiritual mind. It is this fact which explains the
presumptuous attempts of the "Higher Oritics" and others to
sit in judgment on the trustworthiness, Divine inspiration, and
historical accuracy of God's written Word. The popular religion
of to-day makes void the absolute authority of the Scriptures in
matters of doctrine and faith, and, it may be added, that only a
living Ohristian can go against the tide of these apostate times.
Many are being carried away by the "cunning craftiness" of
men of "corrupt minds," who" handle the Word of God deceitfully."
Nevertheless, the elect of God it is not possible to finally
deceive. The character of the Doctrine of Jehovah is that it is
"Perfect." It fully meets all the conditions and circumstances
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