I will ask the Father, and He shall give

I will ask the Father, and He shall give

" I will ask the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter—that he may abide with you forever!" John 14:16

This promise, in the sense in which it was originally made by Christ to His disciples—was fulfilled shortly after. The Holy Spirit was poured out, in a remarkable manner on the day of Pentecost; and the apostles were taught all things needful for their own instruction, and for the edification of the Church of Christ.

The Holy Spirit is given to all the redeemed—and He dwells in the hearts of the Lord's people. How precious is the name by which He is distinguished in the text— the Comforter! How well does that name befit Him!

He comforts the awakened sinner , not by palliating his offences, nor by lessening his views of his guilt and danger—but by revealing the precious Savior in His ability to save to the uttermost, and by leading him to rely on the sin-atoning Lamb!

He comforts the tried believer , by bringing to his remembrance some of the "exceeding great and precious promises," by drawing him to the throne of grace, and by confirming and strengthening his faith.

He comforts the afflicted Christian , by showing him . . .
that all his sufferings and sorrows are measured out by a gracious Father's hand;
that they are designed for his good; and
that the time is not distant when his last pang will have been endured, and the last tear wiped from his eyes!

Spirit of love, my Comforter—fill my heart with joy and peace in believing!

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