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A Help to Bible Reading

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 26, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 52.

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A Help to Bible Reading

By F. F. Byington

“BIBLE reading is not Bible study. Read the Bible as you would read any other book. Have a time for reading the Bible, and a time for its study.
“The reason why so many fail in reading the Bible through is that they combine the two. In their reading they get to some point of interest, and there they stop. While study of Biblical subjects is necessary, Bible reading also has its place.
“The latter is compared to taking a journey across the continent, noting its general aspects, its mountain peaks and valleys, its lakes and streams. It will give breadth of vision, and a general understanding of God’s great plans and purposes. Bible study is like the work of the naturalist who stops to examine a flower, a tree, or an insect, and finds in these the wonderful power and wisdom of God. One supplements the other, hence both are necessary.”
The above is from the foreword of a neat sixteen-page calendar for reading the Bible through in a year, that is being issued by the International Publishing Association, College View, Nebr. It is furnished in English, German, Danish-Norwegian, or Swedish, as desired, at five cents a copy, or three copies for ten cents, post-paid. The morning readings are from the Old Testament and the evening readings from the New. It is neatly printed with red borders, and is of a convenient size to carry in the Bible. Secure one to place in your Bible before January 1, and it will be an inspiration to faithfulness in this duty all through the year.
F. F. BYINGTON.