A discourse of the work of the Holy Spirit in prayer with a brief…

And it appears two ways how great a ⟨p. 156⟩Mercy it is to enjoy and improve this privilege, (1.) In that both the Psalmist and the Prophet pray directly in a Spirit of Prophecy and without limitation, that God would pour out his fury on the Families that call not on his name, Psal. 79. 6. Jer. 10. 25. and (2.) In that the whole work of Faith in Obedience is denominated from this Duty of Prayer. For so it is said, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord, shall be saved, Rom. 10. 13. For Invocation or Prayer in the Power of the Spirit of Grace and Supplications, is an infallible evidence and fruit of saving Faith and Obedience; and therefore is the Promise of Salvation so eminently annexed unto it; Or it is placed by a Synecdoche, for the whole Worship of God and Obedience of Faith. And it were endless to declare the benefits that the Church of God, and every one that belongeth thereunto, hath thereby. No Heart can conceive that Treasury of Mercies which lye in this one privilege, in having Liberty and Ability to approach unto God at all times according unto his Mind and Will. This is the Relief, the Refuge, the Weapons, and assured Refreshment of the Church in all Conditions.

And it appears two ways how great a ⟨p. 156⟩Mercy it is to enjoy and improve this priviledge, (1.) In that both the Psalmist and the Prophet pray directly in a Spirit of Prophecy and without limitation, that God would pour out his fury on the Families that call not on his name, Psal. 79. 6. Jer. 10. 25. and (2.) In that the whole work of Faith in Obedience is denominated from this Duty of Prayer. For so it is said, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord, shall be saved, Rom. 10. 13. For Invocation or Prayer in the Power of the Spirit of Grace and Supplications, is an infallible evidence and fruit of saving Faith and Obedience; and therefore is the Promise of Salvation so eminently annexed unto it; Or it is placed by a Synecdoche, for the whole Worship of God and Obedience of Faith. And it were endless to declare the benefits that the Church of God, and every one that belongeth thereunto, hath thereby. No Heart can conceive that Treasury of Mercies which lye in this one priviledge, in having Liberty and Ability to approach unto God at all times according unto his Mind and Will. This is the Relief, the Refuge, the Weapons, and assured Refreshment of the Church in all Conditions.