THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT IN US

THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT IN US

Through mercy I have quite recovered here. We have a reading at the room three times in the week. The work of the Spirit in us, is our subject. Romans is the first step. As the French say, ‘It is the first step that costs’. The real difficulty is the first step. You are justified, and you prefer Christ to Adam; you are in the Spirit and not in the flesh. Then you are ready for Hebrews, which is the second step — to be in Christ’s company. Who can tell all we gain there! We like the company of those who, like a second self, help and encourage us in our heart’s best desires; how infinitely more do we gain in His company, from the lowest infirmity up to the brightest glory.

I hope dear ———— will be kept by the Lord for His own service. The idea in Christendom that the clergyman is the only one in sacred orders, misleads many. Every member is necessary. The whole body suffers when any one member is dislocated.