was presented under three chief heads or divisions. Bible Study, Secret Prayer, and the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Exch of these divisions was discussed in a very personal and practical way, with reference to personal uses, Bible study is not reading, nor listening, important as these are, but close, careful study: and this again, not with reference to so understanding the word as the better to be able to lead others out of a life of sin, into a holy life: nor yet looking towards helping other Christians in the Christian life; but for the purpose of self-growth. I was not to acquire knowledge or intel. lectual development, although for these the Bible is acknowledged to be superior to all other books; but for spirit-growth to make one stronger morally and spiritually; to lead up tothe mount of Christian experience, where God is met and His voice heard—to hear His voice speaking through the word, in the soul. It is a personal and a spiritual study, for personal and spiritual benefit.
Some of the difficulties and hindrances to Bible study were also mentioned, with the best way to meet and overcome them, as well as the manner and methods of successful study to accomplish these personal ends,
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