of God's House; they do not drink deep enough from the
"River of God's pleasures." Yes, there is a thirst not quenched; and I am
persuaded that we can only quench Immanuel's thirst when _in Him_ we quench
our own. Then let us make haste to God; let us hurry to the Stream that is
"full of water." We cannot know what the "Infilling of the Spirit" means
until we are infilled. It is a new experience. God is not thereby better
seen than before by nature's eye, but He is better understood, better
loved, better leaned on; that is what He wants, and that is enough.

Perhaps, dear reader, the pathway between you and blessing is somewhat
hidden, or your eyes are dim, or your heart is only beating with a faint
desire. If so, then carefully read this little book; read it beside an open
Bible; read it in prayer. It may be, through infinite compassion, that it
may prove a key into the "wealthy place;" it may rend the veil, scatter the
darkness, lead you to joy unspeakable, and--to power!

I have known the author long, and love him much. He is thoroughly trained
in theology; he is a first-rate preacher; his gospel for sinners is as
"clear as crystal;" and when you have read a little further, you will say
the same of his gospel for saints! He has penetrated far into the "Secret
of the Most High," and so can speak from a rich experience of his own, to
which, however, he never refers.

I cannot but express the hope that this little treatise on the
"Spirit-filled Life," may not only be widely circulated in Australia, but
also in England and America. It is fresh, it is homely, it is temperate,
it is timely, it is scriptural, it is splendid. It sets forth a Promise to
be claimed, a Gift to be received, a Command to be obeyed; and it portrays
the sequel--more liberty, more peace, more devotion, more fellowship with
the Son of God in His rejection by man, in His fellowship with the Father.

H. B. MACARTNEY, JR.

_St. Mary's, Caulfield,
Victoria, July 12, 1894._

THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE.

CHAPTER I.

_THE STARTING POINT._

Reader, are you a B. A.? This little book is only for those who possess
that degree from the King's College. If you are not "Born Again," please
put it aside, for this is our starting point in considering the Fullness
of the Spirit as the birthright of every believer. If you have not been
born again you have no right by birth to this, the chiefest of New
Testament blessings. Your first concern i