Of Communion with God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

Also in our prayers to him, for the carrying on the work of our consolation, which he hath undertaken ly's our communion §. 11 with him. John prays for Grace and peace from the seven spirits that are before the Throne; or the Holy Ghost, whose operations are perfect and complete. This part of his worship is expressly mentioned frequently in Scripture, and all others do necessarily attend it. Let the Saints consider, what need they stand in of these effects of the Holy Ghost before mentioned, with many such others, as might be insisted on. Weigh all the privileges, which we are made partakers of. Remember that he distributes them as he will; that he hath the Sovereign disposal of them, and they will be prepared for this duty.

Also in our prayers to him, for the carrying on the work of our consolation, which he hath undertaken ly's our communion §. 11 with him. John praies for Grace and peace from the seven spirits that are before the Throne; or the Holy Ghost, whose operations are perfect and compleat. This part of his worship is expresly mentioned frequently in Scripture, and all others do necessarily attend it. Let the Saints consider, what need they stand in of these effects of the Holy Ghost before mentioned, with many such others, as might be insisted on. Weigh all the priviledges, which we are made partakers of. Remember that he distributes them as he will; that he hath the Soveraigne disposall of them, and they will be prepared for this duty.

How and in what sense it is to be performed, hath been already declared: what is the formal reason of this worship, and §. 12 ultimate object of it, I have also manifested. In the duty it self is put forth no small part of the life, Efficacy, and vigour of Faith: and we come short of that enlargedness of spirit in dealing with God, and are straitened from walking in the breadth of his ways, which we are called unto, if we learn not our selves to meet him with his worship in every way, he is pleased to communicate himself unto us. In these things he does so, in the person of the Holy Ghost; In that person do we meet him, his Love, Grace, and Authority, by our prayers and supplications.

How and in what sense it is to be performed, hath been already declared: what is the formall reason of this worship, and §. 12 ultimate object of it, I have also manifested. In the duty it selfe is put forth no small part of the life, Efficacy, and vigor of Faith: and we come short of that enlargednesse of spirit in dealing with God, and are straightned from walking in the breadth of his waies, which we are called unto, if we learne not our selves to meet him with his worship in every way, he is pleased to communicate himselfe unto us. In these things he does so, in the person of the Holy Ghost; In that person do we meet him, his Love, Grace, and Authority, by our prayers and supplications.