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  THE HOLY SPIRIT'S PRESENCE
  by G.D. Watson
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Summary: The Holy Spirit is our Comforter, guiding us through times of
need and suffering, and revealing Christ to us.

Topics: "Holy Spirit", "Spiritual Growth"
Scripture References: John 14:16, Romans 8:26, 1 Corinthians 2:10, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 5:18

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G.D. Watson preaches about the deep need for the Holy Spirit in our
lives, emphasizing how every grief and pain can draw us closer to God
and reveal His comforting presence. The sermon highlights the
transformative power of the Holy Spirit, turning our sorrows into songs
of praise and leading us from self-reliance to complete surrender to
God. Watson expresses the surpassing value of the Holy Spirit Himself
over any material gifts, purchased by the precious blood of Christ. The
speaker acknowledges the Holy Spirit as the guide through life's trials,
storms, and loneliness, leading us into a boundless sea of love and
filling us with divine love and presence.

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Dear Holy Spirit, who can know

The Comforter Thou art,

Till they have felt deep need of Thee

From out a broken heart.

Ten thousand griefs, dear Lord, have swept

Across this heart of mine,

But every one has pushed me out

Still deeper into Thine.

I know Thou workest for my good,

The soul's unfathomed pains,

The deep, dark dungeon's doleful cries

Thou turn'st to mellow strains.

Thou art far sweeter than Thy gifts,

Though they surpass all thought;

And yet Thy presence in my breast

With precious blood was bought.

O Comforter! it is Thyself

Who shows the blood to me,

And in my mind revealest Christ

Like an effulgent sea.

No creature in this world can know

The way Thou leadest me,

Through storms and pangs and lonely griefs,

From self out into Thee.

Dear, peaceful Spirit, Thou hast borne

My sad heart far away

Into a gulf of tender love,

Which melts it day by day.

Blest Holy Ghost, to me

Thou art A boundless crystal sea,

And I can lose all loneliness

When all alone with Thee.

I have no wish in all the world

But to be filled with Thee,

And drink my being full of love

From Thine immensity.

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