The Bible is like unto a magnificent palace

The Bible

The Bible is like unto a magnificent palace constructed of precious oriental stone, comprising 66 stately chambers. Each one of these chambers is different from its fellows, and is perfect in its individual beauty, while together they form an edifice incomparably majestic, glorious, and sublime.

In the book of Genesis we enter the grand vestibule where we are immediately introduced to the records of the mighty work of God in creation. This vestibule gives access to the Law Courts, passing through which we come to the Picture Gallery of the historical books. Here we find hung upon the walls scenes of battles, heroic deeds, and portraits of valiant men of God. Beyond the Picture Gallery we find the Philosopher's Chamber - the book of Job - passing through which we enter the Music Room - the book of Psalms - and here we linger, thrilled by the grandest harmonies that ever fell on human ears.

Then we come to the Business Office - the book of Proverbs - in the very centre of which stands the motto "Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people". Leaving the Business Office we pass into the Research Department - Ecclesiastes - and thence into the Conservatory - the Song of Solomon - where greet us the fragrant aroma of choicest fruits and flowers, and the sweet singing of birds. We then reach the Observatory, where the prophets with their powerful telescopes are looking for the appearing of the "Bright and Morning Star", prior to the dawning of the "Sun of Righteousness".

Crossing the courtyard, we come to the Audience Chamber of the King - the Gospels - where we find four life-like portraits of the King Himself, revealing the perfections of His infinite beauty. Next we enter the Workroom of the Holy Spirit - the Acts of the Apostles - and beyond that the Correspondence Room - the Epistles - where we see Paul and Peter, James, John and Jude, busy at their tables under the personal direction of the Spirit of Truth.

Finally we enter the Throne Room - the book of Revelation - where we are enrapt by the mighty volume of adoration and praise which is ever addressed to the enthroned King, and which fills the vast Chamber; while in the adjacent Galleries and Judgment Hall there are portrayed solemn scenes of judgment and wondrous scenes of glory associated with the coming manifestation of the Son of God as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.