884 Book.IV. Parc.V. Lookingumo· Jefru. Chap.z.Sect:·+ ----------------------------------~- - 1 Joh,J,2..0, v,1.7 .. Rom.8 r9. Spirit is the•prin<>ipal bond of our union betwixt C:hrifl: and u~; ifwe know not this , we cannot know that we are jull:lfied, for we have nothing to d9 \vith Chrifis righteoufnefs, by which we are jufiified, until by our fpiritual union ;:hrifi is made ours; if we know not this, we cannot know we are the adopted children of God , for it is the Spirit ofadoption , whereby we cry in our hearts Abbaa Flilther; If we know not this, we cannot know that we are fanct:ified , for it is the Spirit which is the beginner al\d perfecter ofourfantl:ification; ifwe know not this; we cannot know that our prayers are heard, for it is the Spirit that helps our infirmities , ana that mr~kfs interceffionfor Ul . withgroaningt which ctrnnot be uttered, if we know not this, we cannot know whether we are ia errour or truth ; or whether our Religion which we profelfe be true orfalfe, for it is the Spirit who enlightens us, and teacheth us, and leadeth us into all trutb, ifwe know not this, we cannot know our own comforts, for he is the onely true Comforter, from whom all found comfort fprings. Come then ~nd put we our felves to the trial ? Let us fearch whether we have the Spirit of Chrifi, which we may refolve (ifwe will not deal deceitfully with our own hearts) by thcfe following fignes.--- r. The Spirit of Chrift is the Spirit ofillumination; if he dwell in us he will enlighten our eyes , reveal to us thofe faving truths of God as they are in Jefus; But the Comforter which u the holy Ghoft, whom the Father wif/ fend in my name, be /hall teach you ,Iff things.-But ye have an unrtion from the holy Onr, andye k.,now all things.--But thee anointing which ye ha?ie received of him abideth inpu, and ye need not that any man teach you , but M the fame annointing tet~cheth you ofall things, and hence it is that this holy Spirit is called the Spirit of wife dome, .end revelation in the k!zowledge ofGod. 2. The Spirit ofCh.rift is ~he Spirit of adoption; it bringes our fouls in that blelled efiate that wee are the children of God : ye have not received thf JPirit ofbondage at;ain to fear; but 'we have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba Father. And becau[e ye are fonnes, God hath (rnt forth the Spiril of his Son into J~ur hearts, crying, Abba Father. 3. The Spirit {of Chrifi is a Spirit of prayer. I will pour 1tfdn. the houfe of David~ andup,Hhe inhabitants ofJerufalem ~kl! . ~~
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