THE PROMISE OF THE HOLY GHOST

 
The promise of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 2:33

 
NOTHING is so necessary for us as the Holy Spirit.
 
If dead, he will quicken us.
If dull, he will enliven us.
If dark, he will enlighten us.
If cold, he will warm us.
If wavering, he will settle us.
If in doubt, he will satisfy us
If in perplexity, he will direct us.
If we have guilt in the conscience, he will purge it.
If we have burdens on the mind, he will remove them.
If questions, he will solve them.
 
He will do all that is necessary within us,
  as Jesus did all that is required without us.
 
This blessing Spirit is promised by the Father,
  to all who ask him.
 
He was given to Jesus for us, and
   he is imparted by Jesus to us.
 
The promise of the Holy Ghost is plain;
  we cannot well misunderstand it.
 
It is positive, and
  therefore we may plead it with all confidence.
 
It is to all who ask, or
  who go to Jesus that they may drink.
 
Lord fulfill this promise to us!
 
Give us the Spirit this morning,
  the fullness of the spirit;
  that we may walk in his light,
  act under his influence, and
  be sealed to the day of redemption.
 

Oh! that the Comforter would come!

Nor visit as a transient guest;

But fix in me his constant home,

And keep possessions of my breast;

And make my soul his loved abode,

The temple of indwelling God.

 
James Smith 1849