there an intelligent jury in the land that would convict any one of the men of being the murderer? What would you think of a jury that would render such a verdict? "Well," says one, "what of the great numbers who pray for a 'Pentecostal revival'? Are they all wrong?" Not wrong in what they _want_, but wrong in _what they call it_. All that those people desire, is to be filled with a _genuine revival of religious enthusiasm_. Their mistake is in calling it a "Pentecostal shower." A Pentecostal shower would lead every preacher under its influence to say, with the apostle Peter, to inquiring sinners: "_Repent, and be baptised every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins_." This is what they are careful _not to say_. It is a clear evidence that the Spirit which guided Peter is not guiding them. I assert it to be a fact that everything that is claimed to be effected by a personal indwelling of the Spirit is as clearly accomplished by the Spirit acting through the word of God. I do not wish to rest content with asserting that statement, but I wish to prove it. What are the things that might be accomplished by a direct personal indwelling of the Spirit in us? 1. He might give us faith. But through the Word he does that. "So belief cometh of hearing, and hearing by the _word of Christ_" (Rom. 10:17). 2. He might enable us to enjoy a new birth. But through the Word he does that. "Having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the _word of God_, which liveth and abideth" (1 Pet. 1:23). 3. He might give us light. But through the Word he does that. "The entrance of thy word giveth light" (Ps. 119:130). 4. He might give us wisdom. But through the Word he does that. "But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; and that from a babe thou hast known the _sacred writings_ which are able to _make thee wise_ unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus" (2 Tim. 3:14, 15). "The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple" (Ps. 19:7). 5. He might convert us. But he does that through the Word. "The _law of Jehovah_ is perfect, converting the soul" (Ps. 19:7). 6. He might open our eyes. But he does that through the Word. "The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart; _The commandment_ of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes" (Ps. 19:8). 7. He might give us understanding. But he does that through the Word. "Through _thy precepts_ I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way" (Ps. 119:104). 8. He might quicken us. But he does that through the Word. "This is my comfort in my affliction; For _thy word_ hath quickened me" (Ps. 119: 50). 9. He might save us. But he does that through the Word. "Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the _implanted word_ which is able to save your souls" (Jas. 1:21). 10. He might sanctify us.