And the second blessing is entire sanctification, with its
negative side of cleansing, and its positive side of filling with
the Holy Ghost--one whole, rounded, glorious, epochal experience.
And while there may be many refreshings, girdings, illuminations,
and secret tokens and assurances of love and favour, there is no
third blessing in this large sense, in this present time.

But when time is no more, when the ever-lasting doors have lifted
up, and the King of Glory comes in with His Bride, and, for ever
redeemed and crowned, He makes us to sit down with Him on His
throne, then in eternity we shall have the third blessing--we
shall be glorified.

"HAVE YE RECEIVED THE HOLY GHOST SINCE YE BELIEVED?"




IV.

THE WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT.


"Ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon
you."

How shall I know that I am accepted of God?--that I am saved or
sanctified? The Bible declares God's love and pity for sinners,
including me, and reveals His offer of mercy to me in Jesus