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.
John Ross MacDuff was born May 23, 1818 in Bonhard, Scotland. He died at his home in Chislehurst, Kent, England on April 30, 1895. John Ross MacDuff was a Presbyterian minister and a prolific writer of excellent Christian books and materials. He was especially known for the practical, poetic, and devotional qualities of his work. He was also a published poet and hymn writer. John Ross MacDuff had Doctor of Divinity Degrees from the University of Glasgow and the University of New York. He served as a pastor for many years in several churches, including the Church of Scotland.
One of the hymns John Ross MacDuff wrote the words for was Christ Is Coming! - Published in 1853.
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