...should fear him more." It is not, then, incompatible with holy joy. It is said the churches " walked in the fear of God, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost." Acts, ix. 13. There we see an union of fear and joy ! THE LORD'S NAME TAKEN IN VAIN. IN consequence...

...churches, *Scc pp. 126, 127. enjoying a brief season of something like rest, " were edified, and walking in the fear of God and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost were multiplied." Such was at that time the success of that good man's labors to bring about...

...this prevails, our churches may be expected to present the aspect of the primitive churches " walking in the fear of God, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost." Our Theological School is in successful operation. Messengers of salvation are sent forth into...

...will be made to churches which walk in this manner, is probable from the consideration, that walking in the fear of God and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, is exceedingly pleasing to God, and naturally tends to draw down upon them his blessing. Indeed,...

...Christians,) after the conversion of Paul, it is testified of them, that " they were edified, and, walking in the fear of God, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied." Acts ix. 31. Throughout the remainder of the New Testament, we find the churches...

...rejoicing" (Acts viii. 39-) ; in that passage, " then had the churches rest," &c. — " and walking in the fear of God, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied" (ix. 31.) ; and in that of the newly-converted jailer, who " rejoiced, believing...

...grieving the Spirit : he is by name and office the Comforter. The primitive Christians, 'tis said, walked in the fear of God, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost. Is it equal dealing, to grieve him whose business it is to comfort thee 1 Or canst thou expect...

...Peter, have " saved themselves from the untoward generation" of which they formed a part; and " walking in the fear of God and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost," have shown the power which wrought effectually within them. It is " the same Spirit which worketh...

...their own wants, but are ensamples to the flock in beneficence and hospitality. This church, by walking in the fear of God and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, is edified and enlarged by regular accessions — and their example in that city is a dangerous...

...blessing of God will yet seek to preach, and all will be well. The Church shall be edified, and walking in the fear of God, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, be multiplied; and you, redeemed, and sanctified, and saved, by this same Jesus and his grace,...