Abraham was a holy man. Each important transaction of life was entered on in a pious spirit, and hallowed by religious exercises. His tent was a moving temple. His household was a pilgrim church. Wherever he rested, whether by the venerable oak of Mamre, or on the olive slopes of Hebron, or on the lofty forest-crowned ridge of Bethel, an altar arose; and his prayers went up with its smoke to heaven.
Such daily, intimate and loving communion did this grand saint maintain with heaven, that God calls him his “friend.” He lived on terms of fellowship with God, such as had not been seen since the days of Eden. Voices addressed him from the skies; angels paid visits to his tent, and visions of celestial glory hallowed his lowly couch and mingled with his nightly dreams. His life was one of holy devotion and consecrated righteousness.—GUTHRIE.
