OF READING THE SCRIPTURES
Truth is to be sought in holy writings, not in eloquence. Every holy writing ought to be read with the same spirit wherewith it was made.
We ought in Scriptures rather to seek profitableness than subtle language.
We ought as gladly to read simple and devout books as high and profound ones.
Let not the authority of him that writeth, whether he be of great name or little, change thy thought, but let the love of pure truth draw thee to read.
Ask not who said this, but take heed what is said. Man passeth, but the truth of the Lord abideth everlastingly.
God speaketh to us in diverse ways without respect to persons.
If thou wilt draw profit in reading, read meekly, simply and truly, not desiring to have a reputation for knowledge.