John Macduff

Brief Thoughts for the Followers of Jesus John Macduff

There are three exercises the importance of which cannot he over-rated, namely, prayer, self-examination, and devout meditation. The entire disregard of these duties is a clear indication of an unregenerate state; and where the attention paid to them is not earnest and habitual, the soul cannot be in a healthy and prosperous condition. To aid the Christian in the performance of these duties, especially the latter - devout meditation, is the design of this little work. The Psalmist could say, "Your testimonies are my meditation;" and those who are anxious to imitate his example in this particular, by making the things of God's law the subjects of their daily thoughts, may, perhaps, find something in the following pages that will contribute to their edification.