Spiritual prayer ',

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"The Spirit of supplication." Zechariah 12:10

All spiritual prayer is produced by the Holy Spirit; He . . .
convinces us of our sins,
reveals to us the fullness of Jesus,
leads us to the throne of grace,
and helps our infirmities there.

The very desire to pray—is from Him; and the liberty we enjoy in prayer—is His gift. He sympathizes with us, and makes intercession for us, with groaning which cannot be uttered.

But how dreadful a thing is sin! Sin has rendered us so vile—that no sacrifice but that of the Son of God Himself, could atone for sin! And sin has made us so weak—that none but the Holy Spirit can enable us to pray with fervour, faith, and success!

See, beloved, how deep are your obligations, and how great your dependence upon this blessed Spirit of grace and supplication. Be careful, lest you grieve Him by your pride, worldliness, or lukewarmness.