The Divine Armory Of Holy Scripture

The Divine Armory Of Holy Scripture

Author: Vaughan, Kenelm, 1840-1909

Year: 1894

PREFACE. With heartiest pleasure I recommend to the clergy and laity of the United States the book which a most estimable and devoted priest of England has compiled and edited under the title "The Divine Armory of Holy Scripture." This book is the result of very many years spent in the earnest study, devout meditation, serious and deep reading of the Holy Bible. The author during the time has been engaged upon what was not so much a task* to be accomplished, as on what was a labor of love. It is therefore more apt to partake of characteristics and features that demand slncerest appreciation. There is not the sllghest doubt but that an intimate acquaintance with the exact Import of the words of Hojy Writ and their application to various subjects that receive onr attention, is tbe best means of fostering and developing a healthy spirit of piety. Father Vanghan, by his diligent labor In classifying the Sacred Text, has contributed to render the study of the Scriptures at the same time easy, delightful, and profitable to the reader. And I am sure that incalculable advantage will accrue to both clergy and people from the use of his book. Though larger, more developed, and complete, it i