"The inspiration of this book is as great an act of self-effacement and condescension as the creation of the world by the Father and the incarnation of the Son. Thus a humble heart is the only proper frame of mind for reading the Bible and the essential preparation for doing that. The Creator has been denied, the Redeemer has been crucified, and the Spirit of wisdom has been slandered. The Word of the Spirit is just as great a work as the creation of the world, and just as great a mystery as the redemption of mankind. Yes, this Word is the key to the work of the former and the mysteries of the latter."
