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A GOLDEN TREASURY for THE CHILDREN OF GOD,
whose treasure is in heaven; consisting of devotional and practical observations on selected
passages of scripture for every day in the year. by Carl Heinrich Von Bogatzky.

Extract from the Preface.

That this book may be better understood, and prove a means of edifying every reader, let the following remarks be particularly attended to
1. The Petitions and Divine Answers, which are found among several of the Scripture texts in the titles, may be of admirable use to many. The questions generally run in a complaining inquiry strain, for information and redress under the painful anxieties of a wounded conscience; and the answers are calculated to relieve and inform the distressed soul. They generally consist of gracious promises of Scripture, which may be easily turned into petitions: and if relief does not immediately come, yet the soul gets ease by thus pouring out its complaints, and reminding the Lord of his promises. Faith in the word is hereby strengthened, and the soul is led to see that trouble and anxiety must lead the way to rejoicing and triumph.
2. The distinction that is made in several parts of the book between bare morality and true Christianity, respecting the true motives of actions, the principle from which they are done, and the degree, and extent of them, may be also useful. Morality is not Christianity, though there can be no true Christianity without morality. Moral actions may be done from natural principles, and will certainly centre in self in some shape or other: but a truely Christian act must proceed from a gracious principle in the heart. A moral man, and a true Christian, may both give something to the poor, - the poor is relieved by each, but the benevolence of the one may proceed from a natural generosity of spirit, while that of the other come from a sense of divine favour and bounty already bestowed upon himself. They both may join in the same ordinances, pray to the same Supreme Being, and yet the one continue in self-righteous and vainly confident, while the other is humbled, and lives upon Divine Grace: the principle within makes the difference between them: and they who are only moral would do well to consider the difference.
3. In almost every page there are different portions of Scripture put together, which serve to throw a light upon each other; so that what in one is obscure, is generally opened by it parallel, which will be found very useful, if diligently compared: and serve to show the abundance, the suprabundance, of light, promises, privileges and advantages there are in the word of God: and how they become "profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be throughly furnished unto every good work," and, through the Divine blessing upon himself, be made "wise unto salvation."
4. Let the reader be careful to distinguish between a state of safety by faith in Christ, and a state of assurance arising from sensible comforts in the heart. The best Christians experience great changes in the frame of their minds; sometimes they are lively and comfortable, then they are low and depressed; now they have sensible tokens of Divine favour, the again these are withdrawn, and they begin to question the safety of their state before God. The enemy often takes advatages of their uncomfortable frames, and would have them question the reality of grace in their hearts; the consequences is generally great anxiety and distress. In order to remove this, it is necessary to consider what is the true foundation of hope, and to distinguish between what is durable and what is changeable.
The work of the Redeemer is a perfect work: nothing can be added to it, and nothing must be taken away from it. It is everlasting in its duration and efficacy; upon this the eye of faith should be invariably fixed, and from thence comfort and support in every state is to be drawn. Christ's blood is a constant propitiation, his righteousness is a perfect covering; to these reader, have daily recourse for cleansing and recommendation before God; by these you may silence all the accusations of Satan, all the clamours of conscience, all the threatenings of the law; for in Christ the believer is complete, and here may he safely rest in his dullest and heaviest moments. Happy frames, on the contrary, are bestowed and withheld, as it pleases God; you may safely pray for them, because great peace is promised to the children of God; and, generally speaking, the diligent and watchful are most frequently favoured in them; and when you are blessed with them, be thankful; but be beware of depending on them, for this the readiest way to have them withdrawn. Spiritual pride may arise from this quarter, while feeling a sense of weakness and unworthiness keeps the soul humble, and continually dependent upon the Lord Jesus Christ alone for pardon, strength and salvation.
Lastly, dear reader, beware of formality in the use of this book; it will be of little service barely to read it over; see that its truths be brought home by thy conscience, and beg of the Almighty that he would be pleased to apply them by his Holy Spirit; then they will be blessed indeed to thy soul. Examine your experience as you go along, particularly how you hate and fight against sin; how you maintain communion with God through the Spirit; what it is to live by faith in Christ Jesus; which are subjects much insisted on in this work, and in the knowledge and experience of which consists the greatest part of a Christian's happiness. See if your graces are lively and vigorous; if they are kept in exercise. The kingdom of heaven is a growing kingdom: the seeds of grace must bring forth fruit.
Biography: Karl Heinrich von Bogatzky was born on September 7, 1690, on his father's estate of Jankowe, near Militsch, in Silesia. His father, J.A. von Bogatzky, was descended from a noble Hungarian family. Bogatzky's early education was picked up at various places. He was for some time page at the Ducal Court of Weissenfels. From there he went to Breslau, to prepare him for entering the army. During a long illness at Breslau he became convinced that God had other work for him to do. Receiving an offer of assistance from Count Heinrich XXIV, of Reuss-Kastriz, towards the expenses of an University course, he entered the University of Jena in 1713; but moved from there to the University of Halle at Easter, 1715, still as a student of law. Before Christmas he received notice that his mother had died in Silesia, and that he must return. During the week that elapsed before setting out, while attending divine service, he received what he regarded as his first true views of Justification by Faith.

Disowned by his father for objecting to enter the army, he returned from Silesia to Halle, and enrolled himself, at Easter 1716, as a student of Theology. At Halle, he began for his own edification his best known work, The Golden Treasury, first published at Breslau in 1718. During 1718 his health failed, and his voice became so seriously affected that he was unable to take any parochial charge. From thenceforth he devoted himself to religious authorship, and speaking in private gatherings. He left Silesia in 1740, and for five years resided at Saalfeld, where he wrote many works, including that on True Conversion, 1741.The most important of his publications at this time was his Meditations and Prayers on the New Testament, 7 volumes, 1755-61. He died at Halle on June 15, 1774.

Bogatzky seems to have begun hymn-writing about 1718, and in all composed 411 hymns, some of which appeared in part, in his devotional works. His hymns have little poetic fire or glow of imagination; but in his better productions there is stimulating zeal, warmth of religious feeling, and simplicity of religious faith, linking rather with the earlier Halle School.
Second Version of Biography. Karl Heinrich von Bogatzky was born on September 7, 1690 in Jantkawe (Hansdorf), Hungary. When only fourteen, Bogatzky served as a page in the court of the Duke of Sachsen-Weissenfels and was then sent to Breslau to train for the army. While suffering because of a long-term illness, Bogatzky came to realize that God had other plans for him and he gave up a military career and joined the Pietists. However, this was not what his father was hoping for him, and the result was that Karl was disowned. After joining the Pietist movement, Bogatzky studied law at the Universities of Jena and Halle, and then in 1716 he took up theological studies. Unable to take up his own parish because of his poor health, Bogatzky devoted his time to religious writing and speaking at private meetings. He was very influential in the conversion of nobility in Bohemia, Silesia, and Saxony. In 1740, he left Silesia and lived in Sallfeld for five years, and then in an orphanage at Halle, until his death on June 15, 1774.


Some Hymns by C.H. von Bogatzky.

"The Men of God Cry Out, Bear Witness"

1. The men of God cry out, bear witness;
the watchmen who on Zion's rampart stand,
who day and night are never silent,
with confidence the enemy withstand.
This trumpet-sound thro' out the whole world rings
and multitudes from ev'ry nation brings.

2. Oh, that this fire be brightly burning!
Oh, that it would to ev'ry country spread!
O Lord, that more might have the yearning
to help Thy cause and labour in Thy stead!
O Lord, from high the earthly harvest view;
the harvest's great, but labourers so few!

3. Thy Son has shown us very clearly
what we should ask of Thee, O God of love.
O see, how everywhere sincerely,
Thy children's hearts are turned to things above!
They are united in one earnest plea:
To hear Thee say, dear Lord: "So shall it be. "

4. Thy Work proceeds as was intended,
for judgment and deliverance are Thine!
Then mankind's suff'ring will be ended
tho' now Thy children under burdens pine!
Faith never ceases pleading, Lord, to Thee,
for Thy response will far exceed our plea.
"Awake, Thou Spirit, Who Didst Fire"

1. Awake, Thou Spirit, who didst fire
The watchmen of the Church's youth,
Who faced the Foe's envenomed ire,
Who witnessed day and night Thy truth,
Whose voices loud are ringing still
And bringing hosts to know Thy will.

2. Lord, let our earnest prayer be heard,
The prayer Thy Son hath bid us pray;
For, lo, Thy children's hearts are stirred
In ev'ry land in this our day
To cry with fervent soul to Thee,
Oh, help us, Lord! So let it be!

3. Oh, haste to help ere we are lost!
Send preachers forth, in spirit strong,
Armed with Thy Word, a dauntless host,
Bold to attach the rule of wrong;
Let them the earth for Thee reclaim,
Thy heritage, to know Thy name.

4. And let Thy Word have speedy course,
Thro' ev'ry land be glorified,
Till all the heathen know its force
And fill Thy churches far and wide.
Oh, spread the conquest of Thy Word
And let Thy kingdom come, dear Lord!

Notes:
Hymn #494 from The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:1
Translated by: Catherine Winkworth, 1855, alt.
Titled: "Wach auf, du Geist der ersten Zeugen"
Tune: "All Ehr' und Lob"
1st Published in: Kirchengesangbuch
Town: Strassburg, 1541





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Abide in Christ.

Abide in the same calling.
Abraham's faith, the trial of.
Abraham's faith
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Acceptance by faith.
Account, an, to be given of ever word.
Admonitions, Christian.
Adornings, the, of grace.
Advocate, Christ is our.
Afflictions, the use of.

Allelujah.


Alms, how to give.
Arise and follow Christ.
Assured trust in God.
Avenge not yourselves.

Babes in Christ, be as.
Backsliders invited to return.
Believing in Christ.
Be of good cheer.
Be ye doers of the word.
Be stedfast in the faith.
Be careful for nothing.
Be fervent in spirit.
Be not overcome of evil.
Behold the mercy.
Behold, we come unto thee.
Bible, the, rule of life.
Blessed are the poor in spirit.
Blood of Christ cleanseth us from all sin.


Born again, ye must be.
Bow, the, set in the cloud.
Branch, the true, beareth fruit,
Brotherly love.


Brotherly love, cherish.
By grace, ye are saved.
By grace I am what I am.

Caleb followed God
Captivity, turn again our.
Charity edifieth.
Charity suffereth long.
Chastening, the use of.
Choose proper companions.
Christ, abiding in.

Christ, all invited to come to.
Christ, boldness through.
Christ, carnal and spiritual views of.
Christ, doing all to please.
Christ, forsaking all for.
Christ, the light of the world.
Christ, the pearl of great price.
Christ, the Head of the Church.
Christ, the one thing needful.
Christ, the power and wisdom of God.
Christ, the source of grace.
Christ, the way, the truth, the life.
Christ came by water and by blood.
Christ has satisfied the law.
Christ is our Advocate.
Christ is the Great Physician.
Christ is our Propitiation.
Christ is our Prophet.
Christ is our Light.
Christ is our Example.

Christ is our Intercessor.
Christ is come to seek and to save.
Christ is all, and in all.


Christ is the end of the law.
Christ is the treasure of the soul.
Christ is made to be sin for us.
Christ is waiting to save.
Christ precious to believers.
Christ reveals the will of God.
Christ sent to save the world.
Christ was once lifted up.
Christian conversation.
Christian experience.
Christian's, Conversation is in heaven.
Cleave to that which is goood.
Come, buy and eat.
Come to God in God's way.
Come at once to Christ.
Communion of saints, the.
Coming to Christ by faith.
Complete in Christ.
Communion with God.
Confess Christ.
Confess your faults one to another.
Confess yor sins.
Create in me a clean heart.
Crown, strive for heavenly.
Cross of Christ, glorying in the.
Cross, daily take up the
Covenant of grace.
Covetousness, avoid.

Darkness, light in.
Deceit, the crime of.
Delay not, now is the time.
Deliver us from evil.
Delight thyself in God.
Despair not, Christ is King.
Diligent, the soul of the, is made fat.
Direction of God, seeking the.
Diverse gifts, there are.
Do this in remembrance of me.
Draw me after thee.
Draw nigh to God.


Encourgement to the humble.
Enlargement, the, of Christ's kingdom.
Enoch walk with God.
Evidences of pardoning grace.
Evil communications, the sin of.
Examine yourselves.

Experience, Christian.
Eyes, the, of all that wait on God.

Faith, the power of.
Faith, feeling the need.
Faith, the necessity of .
Faith, the obediance of .
Faith, the righteousness of .
Faith, be strong in .
Faith, the assurance of .

Faith in Christ, living by .
Faith faith overcomes sin .
Faith only desires Christ .
Faith and duty .
Faint-hearted, the, encouraged.
Fall not out by the way.
Fear not, thy King cometh.
Fear not, I am with thee.
Fear of man, the, is a snare.
Fig-tree, the barren.
Fighting the good fight.
First-born, the, slain.
Flesh, crucifying the.
Follow Christ.
Fruit, bringeth forth.
Fullness and freeness onthe Gospel.

Gift, every good, is from above.
Give an account of you stewardship.
Glory be to God.
God, safety in.
God, confidence in.
God, communion with .

God, the peace of.
God careth for you.


God, the fear of.
God, joy and peace in.
God there is none like.
God is love.
God in reconciling sinners.
God guides the simple.
God is willing to give the new heart.
God is not a God of confusion.
God forgets not his people.
God the guide of his people.

God heareth the cry of his saints.
God and Mammon, ye cannot serve.
God to be served in spirit and truth.
God honours them that honour him.
Gospel, the, or glad tidins.
Gospel, the, came not in word only.
Gospel, the, a feast of fat things.
Gospel, the nature of the.
Grace abounding in adversity.
Grace, justified by .
Grace, growing in.
Grace, the covenant of .
Grace, the adorning of .
Grace, by, I am what I am .
Grace, by, are ye saved .

Heal me, O Lord.
Heart, the Lord looketh on the.
Helper, the Lord is thy.
Hidings, the, of God's face.
High-minded, be not.
Hope to the end.
Hosanna.
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April 1
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April 6
October 15
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August 27
October 19
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January30
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June 1
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August 15
March 30
February 1
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July 25
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September 3
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June 15
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April 23
May 20
March 5
June 11
January 11
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February 26
September 15
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November 10
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December 29
April 9
October 22
February 25
August 8
April 30
March 25
August 5
March 21
April 2
May 4
February 8
November 6

February 11
June 8
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March 26
April 28
October 1
November
March 14
June 28
April 19
October 26
December 6
December 19

November 11
August 23
August 6
April 27
June 3
September 24
December 16
May 3
November 9

January 6
January 27
January 29
March 8
April 18
August 14
September 2
October 7
March 1
March 13
July 18
September 22
October 15
October 20
April 12
July 28
October 31
February 29
August 1
October 25
March 7
November 18
April 4
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June 27
December 15
July 23
January 13
February 14
February 25
April 20
March 18
May 2
July 11
September 6
September 11
September 17
November 5
January 24
February 13
March 17
April 24
April 25
May 12
June 7
December 5
June 21
August 19
September 7
October 27
February 20
March 29
April 17
September 10
January 23
January 19
February 5
February 8
February 28
March 10
August 11
April 29
June 6
November 14
May 11
March 16
September 21
January 1


Subject Mentioned on
Humility and repentance.
Humility.

Humility, be clothed with.
Humiliation, the need of.
Increase in grace.
Indwelling sin.
In the name of Christ.
In him we live and move.
In wisdom thou hast made them all.
In patience possess your souls.
Israel shall blossom and bud.
It is done -- It is finished!.
I will heal your backslidings.
Jacob's dream.
Josiah, the book of the law read to.
Joseph a type of Christ.
Judgment, Lord, enter not into.
Judged, we must all be.
Justifieth, it is Christ that.
Justification is by faith.
Keep thy heart with diligence.
Keep the Lord always before you.
Kingdom, power,the glory, the, is God's .
Knowledge, the, that saveth.
Lawful things, beware of.
Learn of me, Christ says.
Liberty, the, of the Spirit.
Light in darkness
Living in the right way.
Living to God.
Live, we must, on Christ.
Longing for heaven.
Lord of Hosts, the, is his name.
Lord, the, is mightier than all.
Love, God is.
Love of God, the, constraineth us.
Love one another.
.
Love not the world.
Love is the fruit of the Spirit.
Lust, the sin and danger of.
Manna, Christ is the true.
Meekness recommended.
Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord.
Moderation.
Mystery, the, of the Godhead.
Nature, the light of, and the gospel.
New creatures, ye are, in Christ.
Omnipotence, the of God.
One thing is needful.
Open thou my eyes.
O taste and see that God is good.
Panting after God.
Pardon, God will, abundantly.
Persecution, Christians endure.
Pass your time in fear.
Peace, the, of God.
Peace, the, of God, passeth knowledge.
Pleasures worldly, passaway.
Pour out your heart before God.
Pray without ceasing.
Pray and wait.

Pray, the Spirit helps us to.
Prayer, stedfastness in.
Prayer,believing .
Prayer, the Lord's.
Prayer, frequency of.
Prayer, God answers.
.
Present your bodies to God.
Preserved in Christ Jesus.
Pride opposed to holiness.
Professors, false and true.
Promise, the first.
Providence of God, the mysterious.
Promises, the, are faithful.
Praise, laud, and bless his name.
Prayer.
Purifying their hearts by faith.
Reaping in joy.
Redemption through the blood of Christ.
Refuge, God is a.
Regeneration necessary.
Remember me, O God, for good.
Repentance.

Resist every sin.
Riches, true, in Christ.
Righteousness and strength in Christ.

Robe of Righteousness, Christ is a.
Run your race in patience.
Sabbath-day, remember the.
Safety in God.
Saints, the, forsaken not.
Salvation cometh of the Lord.
Salvation in Christ.
Search the Scriptures.
Search me and know my heart.
Seeking God.
Seeking mercy.
Seeking rest in Christ.
Self-righteousness is sin.
Self-righteousness, the evil of.
Self-examination.
Salvation of God, waiting for the .
Sanctification.
.
.
Saving knowledge.
Shepherd, the Lord is my.
.
Simple-heartedness .
Sin is a burden.
Sin destroyed in Christ.
Sin, godly sorrow for .
Sin, indwelling.
Sin, to be resisted .
Sin is a reproach.
Sin is the transgresstion of the law.
Sincerity.
Sowing in tears.
Spirit, the sealing of the.
Spiritually, being
Spiritual pride.
Spirit, the, is our evidence.
Strength in God.
Stregth, the Lord giveth.
Strive for the grown of righteousness.
Strive lawfully.
Strive against sin.
Submission to the will of God.
Swear not at all.
Take heed to your Spirit.
Talents, parable of.
Talents, are to be improved.
Teach me thy way.

Temptations, the use of.
Teach me thy paths.
Temptation, lead us not into.
Temptation, the danger of yielding to.
Temptation, wrestling with.
Temptation to be resisted.
Thou hast a little strength.
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God.
Thy word is truth.
Time is short.
Tongue, bridle the.

Treasure, lay up, in heaven.
Trinity, the.
Trial, of Abraham's faith.
Trials and comforts.
Trials purify the soul.
Trusting in Christ.
Turn your eyes from vanity.
Unity of spirit.
Unskilful in righteousness.

Waiting for the Lord.
Wait upon God.
Walk circumspectly.
Walking with God.
Walking in darkness.
War a good warfare.
Washed in Christ, ye are.

Watchfulness in duty.
Watchfulness against sin.
Watch and be ready.

Watch and pray .
Way, the broad and the narrow.
Weak,the, assisted by God.
What think ye of Christ?
What must I do to be saved?
What doest thou hear Elijah?
Whatsoever ye shall ask, I will do.
Where shall I find rest?
Wisdom, the, of the world, is folly.
Word of God, duty of keeping this.
Word of God, the.
Work out your own salvation.
World, Love not the.
Worldly pleasures pass away.
Worthy is the Lamb.


Ye are the epistles of Christ.
Yield not to sin.
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