"We would see Jesus." --- John 12:21
"Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life; and they are they which testify of me." --- John 5:39.
It is remarkable that the wise men, travelling to find Christ, followed only the star; and, as long as they had that in view, were assured that they were in the right way, and we may believe had great pleasure in their journey; but when they entered Jerusalem (whereas the star led them not thither, but to Bethlehem), and there would be instructed where Christ was born, they were not only ignorant of the place where, but also lost sight of the star that should guide them thither.
Whereby we are taught this useful lesson, that when we are going to learn Christ, and seek Christ, who is above, to beware we lose not the star of God's word, which is the only mark that shows us where Christ is, and which way we may come to him: to which may be added, that if with David we make the word of God "a lamp unto our feet, and a light unto our paths," we shall not be led aside by every false fire that presents itself before us; but, by keeping close to the word of God, we shall be brought to a knowledge of Christ here, and the full enjoyment of him hereafter.
Reader, this little book is only designed to lead thee to "search the Scriptures," which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith in Jesus Christ.
Eternal life God's word imparts,
Whereon each fainting spirit lives;
Here sweeter comforts cheer our hearts
Than all the round of nature gives.