Copied from page 241 of the New Testament of a 1963 edition of Dake's
Annotated Reference Bible. As far as I know ALL his Bible's are King
James Only.

[ALL TYPOS ARE MINE ALONE! I think I'll copyright them!] :-) [Where
he underlined for emphasis I'll use upper case.]

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A Tribute to the Bible

The Bible is not an amulet, a charm, a fetish, or a book that will work
wonders by its very presence.

IT IS a book that will work wonders in every life, here and hereafter,
if acted upon and obeyed in faith and sincerity. IT IS God's inspired
revelation of the origin and destiny of all things, written in the most
simple human language possible so that the most unlearned can understand
and obey its teachings. IT IS self-interpreting and covers every
subject of human knowledge and need now and forever.

AS A LITERARY COMPOSITION, the Bible is the most remarkable book ever
made. It is a divine library of 66 books, some of considerable size,
and others no larger than a tract. THESE BOOKS INCLUDE various forms of
literature - history, biography, poetry, proverbial sayings, hymns,
letters, directions for elaborate ritualistic worship, laws, parables,
riddles, allegories, prophecy, drama, and others. They embrace all
manner of literary styles in human expression.

IT IS THE BOOK THAT REVEALS the mind of God, the state of man, the way
of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its
doctrines are holy, its precepts binding, its histories true, and its
decisions immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and
practice it to be holy. The Bible contains light to direct you, food to
support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler's map, the
pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the
Christian's charter. Here heaven is opened, and the gates of hell
disclosed. Christ is its grand subject, our good is its design, and the
glory of God its end. It should fill your memory, rule your heart, and
guide your feet in righteousness and true holiness. Read it slowly,
frequently, prayerfully, meditatively, searchingly, devotionally, and
study it constantly, perseveringly, and industriously. Read it through
and through until it becomes part of your being and generates faith that
will move mountains. The Bible is a mine of wealth, the source of
health, and a world of pleasure. It is given to you in this life, will
be opened at the judgment, and will stand forever. It involves the
highest responsibility, will reward the least to the greatest of labor,
and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.