Scripture manual

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Scripture Manual.

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RELIGIOUS EXERCISES

Preface

As the only guarantee of the permanency and prosperity of a republic is to be found in the intelligence and virtue of the people, I consider it of the first, importance to imbue the mind early with religious sentiments ; I have therefore prepared, in the Scripture Manual, a series of exercises which are intended to present the great fundamental truths of our holy Christianity in a way calculated to interest the youthful mind in the study of the Bible, and to impress the heart with feelings of a religious and devotional character.

To prevent that wandering of the mind which is too common in schools on the ordinary reading of a chapter by the teacher, as well as to engage all present in a direct act of devotion, I deemed it advisable to make a part of the exercises consist of alternate readings and responses by the teacher and the scholars. As these are made up of extracts from the Bible, it is hoped they will prove acceptable to all denominations of Christians.

After singing one of the hymns, and reading the morning

or evening lesson, the teacher will offer a prayer to the Throne

PREFACE.

of grace. At the close of his petition, all the scholars will unite with him in repeating the Lord's Prayer.

For the convenience of teachers, who may desire some assistance in directing their thoughts in prayer, an appropriate prayer for each subject has been introduced. When these are used, the person leading the devotion can introduce, when necessary, anything additional that occasion may require. The proper place for this will be before the last sentence.

To meet a want experienced by superintendents and teachers of Sabbath-schools, I have prepared a similar work, entitled The Sabbath- School Manual, consisting of suitable exercises for the opening and closing of schools each Sabbath of the year.

Contents

Attributes of God.

'Eternity of God 9

Greatness of God 12