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Now it is the object of this book to open these treasures to 

 every reader. To unfold some at least of the hidden beau* 

 ties of the word of God. 



It is by the discovery of such stores of excellence and beauty, 

 that the taste for the study of the Bible will be cherished and 

 increased. And the reader will be able to say, in one sense, 

 if not in the true one, * Thy word is sweeter than honey to 

 my taste ; yea, sweeter than honey in the honey-comb^ 



