Reflecting on the beauty of God's word

“The Holy Scripture is for us a most precious treasure house from which we can obtain endless riches, a mine rich in gold, a meadow full of beautiful and fragrant flowers, a paradise garden which bears the most precious fruits, an arsenal out of which each one may take weapons against the enemies of the soul. The Holy Scripture resembles a quiet sea that hides many precious pearls in its depths; it is like a diamond which reflects the divine light, a cloud bestowing shadows and rain, a pharmacy which contains the means of healing for all.” --St. John Chrysostom