The story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Told in simple language adapted to all ages, but especially to the young

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Preface

The author of this book, during many years' experience as a teacher of the Scriptures, both in the Sunday-school and the home circle, felt the need of a simple version of the main portions of the Bible, which would give not only its stories, its precepts, and its doctrines in a continuous

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form, but would also show the connection and unity between the Old and the New Testaments. Being unable to find such a work, he has endeavored to prepare one ; and in this volume offers the result of his labors, hoping it may supply a want which he believes others have felt equally with himself.

In writing this book, his object has been —

First. To include all of Scripture that may most profitably be included in a work of its character and purpose.

Secondly. To follow closely the Sacred Narrative, adhering to its details and maintaining a reverential spirit.

Thirdly. To add no more of comment than is necessary to the elucidation of the text ; and

Fourthly. To employ such simple language and forms of expression as, (while not undignified, nor displeasing to more mature and cultured minds), shall be intelligible to children without further explanation.