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

(1) That a plentiful Dispensation of him unto the end for which he is promised, with respect unto a singular and eminent Degree in his operations, is intended therein. ⟨p. 11⟩The Apostle expresseth this word, or the accomplishment of what is promised in it, by [Greek or Hebrew], Tit. 3. 6. he hath richly, or abundantly, poured out his spirit. Not therefore a mere Grant and Communication of the Spirit, but a plentiful Effusion of him is intended; which must have some eminent Effects, as pledges and tokens thereof. For it is absurd to speak of a plentiful abundant Effusion with Degrees above what was before granted, and yet there be no certain ways or means whereby it may be evidenced and demonstrated. The Spirit therefore is so promised in this place, as to produce some notable and peculiar Effects of his Communication. (2.) That this Promise is peculiar unto the Days of the Gospel; I mean every Promise is so, where mention is made of pouring out the Spirit on men; which may be evinced by the consideration of every place where this expression is used. But in this place it is most unquestionable, the immediate effect of it, being a looking unto Christ as he was pierced. And it may be yet further observed, that there is a tacit comparison in it, with some other time or season, or some other act of God, wherein or whereby he gave his Spirit before; but not in that way, manner, ⟨p. 12⟩or measure, that he now promiseth to bestow him. Of the whole of these observations, Dydimus gives us a brief account, De Spir. Sanct. l. 1. Significat autem effusionis verbum, largam, & divitem muneris abundantiam; itaque cùmunus quis alicubi, aut duo Spiritum Sanctum accipiunt, non dicitur, Effundam de Spiritu meo, sed tunc quando in universas gentes munus Spiritus Sancti redundaverit.

(1) That a plentiful Dispensation of him unto the end for which he is promised, with respect unto a singular and eminent Degree in his operations, is intended therein. ⟨p. 11⟩The Apostle expresseth this word, or the accomplishment of what is promised in it, by 〈non-Latin alphabet〉,