CXLV expository sermons upon the whole 17th chapter of the Gospel according to St.…

Thirdly, Though this phrase imply Christs Exaltation, yet we must know also that in this is the whole Treasury of a Christian; The Fountain of all our Comfort is in this, that Christ is gone to the Father; Therefore let the believer diligently improve it, for the effects are admirable of this his departure.

Thirdly, Though this phrase imply Christs Exaltation, yet we must know also that in this is the whole Treasury of a Christian; The Fountain of all our Comfort is in this, that Christ is gone to the Father; Therefore let the beleever diligently improve it, for the effects are admirable of this his departure.

1. Hereby his holy Spirit is given in, the more plentifully and abundantly;¹ It is said, The holy Ghost was not yet given, because Christ was not yet glorified, Joh. 7.39. The large administration of the gifts of Gods Spirit were reserved till Christ in triumph went up to heaven, Joh. 16.7. If I depart I will send him to you, You see the sending of the holy Ghost depends upon Christs departure; The Spirit comes to make a spiritual supply of Christs bodily presence; There cannot be two Suns together in the Firmament, O then let all those who have Gods Spirit dwelling in them, enlightening, sanctifying, and comforting of them, acknowledge this, the blessed fruit of Christs going to his Father, but men are so profane and sensual, that they know not what the Spirits working upon the Soul is, no more then a beast knoweth the operations of a rational Soul.

1. Hereby his holy Spirit is given in, the more plentifully and abundantly;¹ It is said, The holy Ghost was not yet given, because Christ was not yet glorified,