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Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine I Timothy 4:13 Books that live are dear companions To the heart and mind at rest; Close at hand to help and succour, Choose the richest and the best. Time is short with life's commitments To enjoy, alas, but few Of the countless, useful volumes, Safe, uplifting, classic, true. Works that leave a marked impression, Passing through this world of strife; Gems of thought, poetic treasures To enrich the inner life. Read with care the lives of great men Now embalmed in printed page; Their brave spirit still inspiring Other souls from age to age. Shun the worthless, trashy novel Steeped in thoughts of sordid kind, Leaving careless, shallow readers Dwarfed in culture, stained in mind. Often draped with harmless titles, Subtle, vapid, full of vice, These dark pages lure the masses: Cheap in matter, cheap in price. Prize with joy the Holy Bible, In a thousand tongues now read; Secret of an Empire's greatness-- So its gracious Queen once said. God inspired the gifted writers, All the best who trod this earth, Prophet, priest, apostle, monarch, Penned this book of priceless worth. On its first page 'tis well written, When acquainted with the author God's command, "Let there be light." Ev'ry promise throbs with love Thus illumed, none need to stumble, And each page reflects His wisdom, Though the path be dark as night. Guiding us to heav'n above.

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