"That book, sir, is the rock on which our republic rests." - Andrew Jackson
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When noted Bible scholar James M. Gray was a young Bible teacher he
became deeply impressed by the peace and spiritual poise of a friend
with whom he often talked. Since Gray wanted that same stability, he
asked his companion the secret of his confident bearing and positive
outlook. "It all started through reading Ephesians," said the man. Gray
was surprised by this simple response. He had read Ephesians many times
but had never experienced the same strength he saw in his friend.
Noticing Fray's puzzled look, the man explained. "On one occasion, when I
was on a short vacation, I took a pocket edition of Ephesians with me.
Lying down one afternoon, I read all six chapters.
