And the Spirit of the Lord The Holy Ghost, by which he was anointed, (Acts 10:38,) and by whose power his human nature was formed in the womb of the virgin, (Luke 1:35,) shall rest upon him Shall not only come upon him at certain times, as it came upon the prophets, but shall have its constant and settled abode in him; the spirit of wisdom and understanding It is not needful exactly to distinguish these two gifts; it is sufficient that they are necessary qualifications for a governor and a teacher, and it is evident they signify perfect knowledge of all things necessary for his own and people's good, and a sound judgment to distinguish between things that differ; the spirit of counsel and might Of prudence, to give good counsel; and of might and courage, to execute it; the spirit of knowledge Of the perfect knowledge of the whole will and counsel of God, as also of all secret things, yea, of the hearts of men; fear of the Lord A fear of reverence, a care to please him, and aversion to offend him.

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