2. _Through Christ as an intercessor._--"But this man," etc. (Heb. x. 12). A disciple in temptation cries for deliverance from evil, and Christ prays, "Holy Father, keep through Thine own name those whom Thou hast given Me" (John xvii. 11). A dying saint asks for "an entrance into the heavenly kingdom," and Christ pleads, "Father, I will that they also, whom Thou hast given Me, be with Me where I am" (John xvii. 24). None need deem himself too unworthy to call on God who comes to Him through Christ's sacrifice and intercession. +III. The assistance afforded by the Holy Spirit.+--As we have access unto the Father through Christ pleading _for_ us, so we have access unto the Father by the Spirit pleading _in_ us. 1. _The Spirit kindles holy desire._--It is the work of the Spirit to draw off the hearts of men from the world and raise them to God in prayer. As in playing on a musical instrument no string sounds untouched, so without this influence of the Spirit man would never look heavenward, or his heart fill with desire toward God. 2. _Prompts to immediate application._--Blessings are often desired but feebly. The Spirit rebukes this hesitancy, and urges on to immediate application. 3. _Aids in that application._--"Without the Spirit we know not what we should pray for" (Rom. viii. 26). Our thoughts wander, our affections chill, the fervour of our importunity flags, unless the Spirit "helpeth our infirmities." +Reflections.+--1. _Those who do not enjoy this privilege are highly culpable._ 2. _Those who do enjoy this privilege are indeed happy.--The Lay Preacher._ _Access to God, revealing the Trinity in Unity._