Doctrinal Instruction

Acquire the early habit of makin’g yourself thoroughly familiar with all the truths of the Christian system, in their due connection. Be not of the number of those, who complain of doctrinal preaching, and neglect doctrinal books. Sound doctrine is the food of faith. An experience without doctrine is like a house without walls, a body without bones, and a tree without root. So order your reading, as never to be long without the perusal of some book on these subjects. Upon your accurate knowledge and hearty belief of evangelical doctrine, will depend the solidity, symmetry, comfort, and fruitfulness of your Christian characiter.

* Psalm 119: 18