The religion which I want

(Letters of J.C. Philpot)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio

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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 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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Something to ponder:
"God is our portion,
 Christ is our companion,
 the Spirit is our Comforter,
 earth is our lodge, and
 Heaven is our home!" Spurgeon