\n\nThe religion which I want<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Letters of J. C. Philpot)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am quite sick of modern religion\u2013it 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\u2013but I would not have it so, and grieve it should be so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This religion I am seeking after, though miles and miles from it\u2013but 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
True religion is a supernatural and mysterious thing.\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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