An intimate acquaintance with the Holy Scriptures

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Romans 15:4

"An intimate acquaintance with the Holy Scriptures 

--is a secure haven, 

--and an impregnable bulwark, 

--and an immovable tower, 

--and imperishable glory, 

--and impenetrable armor, 

--and unfading joy, 

--and perpetual delight, 

and whatever other excellence can be uttered." 

CHRYSOSTOM