The Comforter by F. M. W.

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Mar 6, 1893

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 19, No. 18.

The Comforter

By F. M. W.

The Comforter.—The offices of the Holy Spirit, as brought to view in the Scriptures of truth, are many and varied. It is the agency of communication between God and man. It reproves, instructs, cleanses, sanctifies, encourages, and strengthens. But one of the most precious names by which it is known is that of the "Comforter." This is a meaningless word to the natural heart. The man of the world cannot fathom its depth; but the humble, trusting child of God, beset by sin and Satan on every side, knows that there is not power in language to convey the fullness of comfort and consolation, help and encouragement, which may be found in the Spirit's communion. It is comfort born of love, and joy, and peace. Such comfort gave to Peter that sound sleep on the night preceding his anticipated execution. Such comfort gave to Paul and Silas songs of rejoicing in the prison of Philippi. Such comfort and peace may every child of God possess in every circumstance of life. F. M. W.