Hercules Collins (c. 1646-1702) is a name I've mentioned in this blog before, and I have two more little bits of his work that I'd like to share. Today's is about the Scriptures, and I thought it was wonderful to read as it was yet another reminder of the absolute timeless wonders of the Bible. :)Words of Light
In the sacred Scriptures [there is] a salve for every sore and a remedy for every malady, and direction for every condition and consolation for every one under temptation, which should engage our love more and more to that Word which is a lantern to our feet that we stumble not upon the dark mountains, a compass to steer by for avoiding rocks and sands till we come to our eternal rest, and a cordial to comfort our drooping spirits, which unless his law be our delight, we shall perish in our affliction.
In the sacred Scriptures [there is] a salve for every sore and a remedy for every malady, and direction for every condition and consolation for every one under temptation, which should engage our love more and more to that Word which is a lantern to our feet that we stumble not upon the dark mountains, a compass to steer by for avoiding rocks and sands till we come to our eternal rest, and a cordial to comfort our drooping spirits, which unless his law be our delight, we shall perish in our affliction.
When a Word comes from God, it sets the soul at liberty, [and] fills it with comfort. It breaks all its fetters and irons, and brings the soul out of prison. Have not some been so discomposed under temptations that they could not tell how to pray, or hear, or mind any family-business, until the Word of God came and delivered them from all their fears? And now they can say with David, “Thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling” (Psalm 116:8).
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