On the inside cover of this ancient book it says "W.T. Hackett was given this bible by his grandfather, Reuben Hackett".
Songs have been written about the old family bible. The family bible is an American tradition.
American Presidents are often sworn into office laying their hand upon a treasured family bible.
This one is so old it is coming apart, so it's not actually opened all that often.
And it's only the New Testament, even though it's more than 2 inches thick. To include the Old Testament as well would have made it impossible to carry and way too heavy.
If you are fortunate to have kids, make sure you leave them something they can use. Money is always helpful of course, and if you can leave a bunch of it that's great.
This old bible has been through a lot. Pass it along.
