Following this, as a result of full soul-union with Christ
the vine, is great peace, the full assurance of hope, the
witness of the Spirit attesting his own work ; greater love
to God and man, enjoyment and liberty in his service,
clearer views of the inspired truths of the Bible, and a
greater appreciation of all God's gifts and blessings, as
'Well as a more ready acquiescence in all the appointments
of his providence, and cheerful submission to his will in
every thing.
One other definite result is mentioned by the Savior
himself. That is power. **Ye shall receive power after
that the Holy Ghost is come upon you." Power is not an
abstract thing. As something communicated, it relates to
an Agent imparting, and to another receiving. In this
case the imparting Agent is the Holy Ghost, the receiv-
ing agent is man. The abiding of power, therefore,
depends upon the abiding of the Spirit. With this view
of the case I hardly think it proper to pray for a *' baptism
of power," as though it were an abstract something to be
received apart from, or in addition to, the power-imparting
Spirit.
As has already been explained, it is right and scriptural
to pray to be specially strengthened by the Spirit for every
Service, according to our need. But this special strength-
ening with might by the Spirit is not the one endueraent
of power; ikai, is inseparable from the baptism of the
Eoly Ghcst.
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