To sanctify, is to separate and set apart for holy purposes and holy uses. The Lord has separated His people, by choosing them in Christ to be holy; and He sanctifies them now for Himself--by the power, operation, and indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
In sanctification, a work is commenced which is to make us exactly like Christ.
A sanctified person has:
- his heart changed,
- his will renewed,
- his understanding enlightened,
- his conscience purified, and
- his affections spiritualized.
Sanctification extends to the whole man, soul and body, and is carried on through:
- the Word,
- the ordinances, and
- the providence of God.
Sanctification has its seat in the heart; but it regulates the whole man, and appears in his conduct in every-day life. If a man experiences the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, then:
- sin grieves him,
- Satan tries him,
- the world troubles him,
- and Heaven attracts him.
Spirit of Jesus, sanctify us deeply, thoroughly--that we may be just like Jesus! Sanctify us:
- by every trial,
- by every affliction,
- by every privilege,
- by every comfort!
Sanctify (Come Holy Spirit)
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