New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Early Rising

• Christ set an example of Mk. 1:35; Lk. 21:38; Jn. 8:2
• Requisite for
  • Devotion Ps. 5:3, 59:16, 63:1, 88:13; Isa. 26:9
  • Executing God's commands Gen. 22:3
  • Discharge of daily duties Pr. 31:15
• Neglect of, leads to poverty Pr. 6:9-11
• Practiced by the wicked, for
  • Deceit Pr. 27:14
  • Executing plans of evil Mic. 2:1
• Illustrates spiritual diligence Rom. 13:11, 12
• Exemplified
  • Abraham Gen. 19:27
  • Isaac, &c Gen. 26:31
  • Jacob Gen. 28:18
  • Joshua &c Josh. 3:1
  • Gideon Judg. 6:38
  • Samuel 1 Sam. 15:12
  • David 1 Sam. 17:20
  • Mary, &c Mk. 16:2
  • Apostles Acts 5:21