19.The religion which I want

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("http://www.gracegems.org/Philpot/letters.htm"Letters of J. C. Philpot)

I am quite sick of modern religion--it is such 
a mixture, such a medley, such a compromise. 
I find much, indeed, of this religion in my own 
heart, for it suits the flesh well--but I would 
not have it so, and grieve it should be so.

The religion which I want is that of the Holy Spirit. 

I know nothing but what He teaches me.

I feel nothing but what He works in me. 

I believe nothing but what He shows me. 

I only mourn when He smites my rocky heart. 

I only rejoice when He reveals the Savior.

This religion I am seeking after, though miles and 
miles from it--but no other will satisfy or content me. 

When the blessed Spirit is not at work in me, 
and with me, I fall back into all the . . .
  darkness,
  unbelief, 
  earthliness,
  idleness,
  carelessness,
  infidelity, and 
  helplessness 
of my Adam nature.

True religion is a supernatural and mysterious thing.

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