And all the while the gospel spread, and the
Church grew, till all the kingdoms of the Roman empire had become the
kingdoms of God and of His Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit
working in men's hearts, and showing them, as our Lord said He would,
that Jesus of Nazareth was both Lord and King. And so was fulfilled
the Lord's words in the gospel for to-day: "The Holy Spirit shall
glorify me, for He shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you.
All things that the Father hath are mine; therefore said I that He
should take of mine, and show it unto you."
Oh my friends, pray for yourselves, and join me while I pray for you,
that the holy and righteous Spirit of God may convince you, and me,
and all mankind, more and more, day by day, of sin, of righteousness,
and of judgment.
Pray to that Holy Spirit to convince you of sin day by day,
whensoever you do the least wrong thing. Pray to Him to keep your
consciences tender and quick, that you may feel instantly, and lament
deeply, every wrong thing you do.
Pray to Him to give you, every time you do wrong, that godly sorrow
which brings peace and health, that heart-repentance never to be
repented of. Pray to Him to convince you more and more, as you grow
older, that all sin comes from not believing in Jesus Christ, not
believing that He is near you, with you, in you, putting into your
hearts all right thoughts and good desires, and willing, if you will,
to help you to put those thoughts and desires into good practice.
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