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ed) be anointed with the same anointing, although in a much smaller portion. Of this anointing the apostle Paul makes mention as follows: "Now he which establisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts." 2 Cor. 1:21, 22. John says: "Ye have an unction from the Holy One and know all things." Jn. 2:20, and again: "The anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you; but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things." ver. 27; and as the name of Christ signifies anointed, it is evident, and beyond dispute, that the name Christian, which is derived from it, must signify the same, for "if any man have not the spirit of Christ, he is none of his." Rom. 8:9, and consequently is no Christian.

The course of becoming a Christian, and the substance of a true Christian life, are the same as that of a true disciple, as already set forth; yet to make the matter plain, and to give the true import of the name Christian, I will use another, and a different illustration, which will, however, agree with that already given.

First: A true Christian then, is one who has been convinced of his lost and sinful condition,-one who has seen his unholiness, and thus, with a penitent and contrite heart fled to Jesus for refuge, praying like David for a clean heart, and a new spirit; or like the leper, saying: "Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean"-thus confidently trusting in him as the only true Saviour, with a determination to adhere to him, and become his disciple; like Jacob of old, saying: "I will not let thee go until thou bless me;" and thus "cleaving unto the Lord, he became one spirit with him.

Secondly: A Christian then, is one who stands in very close connection with Christ,-even so closely connected with him as the branch is with the vine, as Christ also says: "I am the vine, ye are the branches;"-"He that abideth in me and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit." Now as the branch is connected with the vine, and receives from it life, and spirit, and nourishment, and becomes fruitful, and also partakes of the same nature with the vine, so are Christians living, and fruitful branches of Christ; and as they are partakers of his life, his spirit, and his holy nature, it is very evident that they must also bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, which are, "Love, Joy, Peace, Long Suffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, Temperance." Gal. 5:22, 23.

Now he that bringeth not forth the fruits of the Spirit, cannot have the Spirit, for the Spirit is always fruitful; and he that hath not the Spirit of Christ, is none of his, and consequently can be no Christian, no matter by what name he is called; for to be a Christian without being a partaker with Christ of the Holy Spirit, is an utter impossibility. Paul says: "Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God." 1 Cor. 2:12. And again: "God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." 2 Tim. 1:7.-"Because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba Father." Gal. 4:6."The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts, by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us." Rom. 5:5.-Hence we may plainly see that a Christian is influenced by, and also a partaker of, the Holy Spirit; and how could it be

*According to Luther's translation