flame which we received straightway1 by the grace of the Spirit; but if we will not do this, we shall lose it, and when that is quenched, there will be noticing else than darkness in our souls; since, as while a lamp is burning the light is strong, so when it is extinguished there is nothing but gloom. Wherefore the Apostle saith, “Quench not the Spirit.” (1 Thess. 5:19.) And It is quenched when It hath not oil, when there is any violent gust of wind, when It is cramped and confined, (for so fire
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