The religion which I want',

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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 Saviour.

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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