...the work of the Spirit is to enlighten the eyes of our understanding with regard to divine truth, and to take of the things of Christ and show them to us, the belief of this doctrine of course includes the conviction, that we stand in need of this light,...

...the work of the Spirit is to enlighten the eyes of our understanding with regard to divine truth, and to take of the things of Christ and show them to us, the belief of this doctrine of course includes the conviction, that we stand in need of this light,...

...the work of the Spirit is to enlighten the eyes of our understanding with regard to divine truth and to take of the things of Christ and show them to us, the belief of this doctrine of course includes the conviction, that we stand in need of this light,...

...tremble. In the economy of redemption it is the office of the Holy Spirit, not to exhibit himself, but to take of the things of Christ, and show them to us. He is the great spring head of all the good that is in the world ; but in producing. it, he himself...

...to lead the sheep of Christ into the knowledge of all-saving truth ; and who is especially promised to take of the things of Christ, and show them to us ; thus pointing out that true spiritual sense of every Scripture, which is their end, their spirit,...

...before God, his best righteousness being but as filthy rags. Now if the Holy Spirit, whose officer it is to " take of the things of Christ and show them to us, if he exhibit to AIS the atoning blood of Christ, represent him to the mind as the Lamb of God, who...

...God in His attributes, the purity of His law, and the sinfulness of man ; so it is also his gracious office to take of the things of Christ, and show them to us ; (John xvi. 14.) and thus we are brought, deeply sensible of our guilt and ruin, our poverty and necessity....

...that which is well pleasing in his sight ; or that we can live by faith, and walk in newness of life. It is his office to take of the things of Christ and reveal them unto us ; and by his agency alone we can be strengthened, and enabled to yield to the merciful...

..." Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." No ; this is the Spirit's work : it is his office to take of the things of Christ, and shew them to the soul : and it is the work of faith to be obedient to the Spirit's teaching, and to...

...directly still imparts grace to his soul, by the gift and teaching of THE HOLY GHOST, whose office it is to take of the things of Christ and show them to us. Thus do we discover his grace and glory, long for his presence, and earnestly seek him. He to whom...