Gotthold's Emblems; Or Invisible Things Understood by Things That Are Made. Tr. by R. Menzies. or Invisible Things Understood by Things That Are Made.

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1857. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CCCLXVI. THE CONCLUSION. DECEMBER 31. My God! I conclude this little book, as I began it, in the name of Jesus. Its good thoughts, if any such it contain, are but sparks of Thy heavenly light; and whither ought the flame to point, or to whom aspire, but to Thee? All glory, honour, and praise, are justly Thine; and seeing as I do, that, of myself, I am unequal to the task of praising Thee for the goodness which Thou hast shown me all my life, I have tried if I could not, by these meditations, stir up the hearts of others, and prevail upon them to unite with me in praising Thee as the glorious, loving, merciful, only wise, and righteous God. As the fire was mine which kindled their oblation, I wished to look upon it, although offered upon another's altar, as in some measure coming from me. O my God! could I publish Thy praise with a thousand tongues and hearts, and prolong it through all.eternity, it THE CONCLUSION. 301 would still fall short of Thy deserts. Thou hast merited infinitely more at my hands. Let this book, then, praise Thee; or rather, let it be a testimony how willingly I would publish and extend Thy praise, and show forth Thy goodness to all the world, not only during my life, but even after my decease. If, however, there be anything in the book which has not been meditated on with the devotion, humility, and awe, nor imparted to others with the tender affection required by Thy majesty and my own duty, mercifully forgive it; and remember that even the holiest thoughts have been pondered in a sinful heart, the words uttered by a human tongue, and the pen wielded by an unclean hand. Yet still I am, and for ever shall be, Thy servant. THE END. MURRAY AND QIBB, PRINTERS, EDINBUBOH. In crown 8vo, price 4s. 6d., cloth, LIGHT FROM THE CROSS; SERMONS ON THE...