THE WORD OF THE LORD by Editor

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Dec 26, 1854

THE WORD OF THE LORD.

By Editor

We have printed the following texts of Scripture on cards, in very large type, 10 inches in length, and 8 wide; also, the ten commandments the same size. We have some of each printed on nice paper that they may be sent by Mail.

Every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. Matt. xii, 36, 37.

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Luke xxi, 36.

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Eph. iv, 29.

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. James i, 26.

If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. Chap. iii, 2.

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober and watch unto prayer. 1 Pet. iv, 7.

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. Chap. i, 13, 15, 16.

Be ye sober, be vigilant; because your adversary, the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour; whom resist steadfast in the faith. Chap. v, 8, 9.

We should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Titus ii, 12-14.

We think these may well take the places of pictures of Presidents, Generals, and Daguerreotypes in the houses of the saints. We sent several to Bro. R. F. Cottrell, and received the following:—

"Thank you for the cards containing 'The Word of the Lord.' I determined to put mine up where it could be seen, but how was it to be kept clean? Franklin had a picture of Bonaparte crossing the Alps, which was presented to him some years ago, and which I had wanted out of sight this long time. I opened it and slipped the card in next to the glass and it eclipsed the hero completely. Three others of the cards which I have distributed to-day have been framed in like manner. I could recommend this course to brethren who have pictures in their houses. Two desirable objects are attained by it. Useless things are put out of sight, and the word of the Lord kept before the eyes, serving as a monitor to check our faults."

We also have the above texts, and ten commandments, printed in very small type, on cards and on nice paper, 3½ inches in length and 2½ wide. These may be sent conveniently in letters.