Two discourses concerning the Holy Spirit, and His work the one, Of the Spirit…

THAT which remains to complete our Discourses concerning the Dispensation of the Holy Spirit, is the Office and Work that he hath undertaken for the Consolation of the Church. And,

THAT which remains to compleat our Discourses concerning the Dispensation of the Holy Spirit, is the Office and Work that he hath undertaken for the Consolation of the Church. And,

THREE things are to be considered with respect unto this Head of the Grace of the Gospel. (1.) That the Holy Spirit is the Comforter of the Church by way of Especial Office. (2.) What is in that Office, or wherein the Discharge of it doth consist. (3.) What are the Effects of it towards Believers.

IT must be granted, that there is some Impropriety in that Expression, by the way of Office. An Office is not simply, nor it may be properly spoken of a Divine Person, who is absolutely so and nothing else. But the like Impropriety is to be found in most of the Expressions which we use concerning God, for who can speak of him aright, or as he ought. Only we have a safe Rule whereby to express our Conceptions; even what He speaks of ⟨p. 2⟩Himself. And he hath taught us to learn the Work of the Holy Ghost towards us in this Matter, by ascribing unto Him those things which belong unto an Office among Men.