FROM THE EDWARDS FAMILY BIBLE
This book contains, the mind of God, the stay of man, the way of Salvation, the doom of sinners, the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding. Its histories are true, its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe. practise it to be holy, its contains light to direct you, food to support you, comfort to cheer you, it is the travellers guide, the Pilgrims staff, the Pilots compass, the soldiers sword, the christians charter, here heaven is open. To us, the gates of hell disclosed, Christ its Grand subject how good its design and the Glory of God its end, it should fill the memory, Rule the heart, and guide the feet, read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully, it is the mind of wealth, a paradise of glory and a river of pleasure. t is given you in life, it will be open at the Judgement and remembered forever, it revolves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labour and condemn all who trifle with its Sacred Contents.