Fruit from the Tree of Life; Food and Medicine for the Soul!

In the midst of the garden, which the Lord God planted for man's residence at first, was the tree of life. And in the midst of the holy city, intended for the residence of ransomed man at last, is to be the tree of life. What the tree of life was to Eden, and what the tree of life will be to the New Jerusalem — is the Word of God to the Church of Christ now. It is laden with pleasant fruits, and its fruit is for the food and healing of the soul. There is life . . .
in its glorious doctrines — and sublime predictions;
in its precious promises — and holy precepts;
in its instructive histories — and sacred mysteries;
in its dark figures — and in its plain facts.
Every part of God's Word is precious; and if not palatable — it is profitable. It is intended to instruct, correct, refresh, and strengthen; and to make the man of God perfect, being thoroughly furnished to every good work. Precious Bible, there is no book like the Bible!
Having sat under the shadow of this tree, and having found its fruit sweet to my taste, I have collected a small basket of it, which I now present to the reader. And if it is as sweet to you, as some portions have been to me, you will thank me for collecting it, and praise God for providing it.
Some portions are suited to man as a sinner, 
some are more suited to the seeker, 
some for the confirmed believer, and 
some for the poor unhappy backslider.