Introduction

This book has a simple, but solemn message. The one single thing the church needs in its search for spiritual excellence, is to be filled with the Spirit of God.

To most clearly present my message and point my readers towards its blessings, I am going to emphasize certain points here at the outset.

1. God's will for every single one of His children, is that they live completely and consistently under the control of the Holy Spirit.
2. Without the filling of the Spirit, it is impossible for a Christian or the church to live and work as God desires.
3. Unfortunately, Christians rarely search for or make use of this blessing.
4. God wants to give this blessing to us, and in faith we can expect it with the greatest confidence.
5. Often, our self-will and temptations of the world fill the place that Christ should occupy in us.
6. We can not be filled with the Holy Spirit until we are ready to humbly give ourselves to be led by our Lord Jesus--until we are ready to forsake and sacrifice everything for this pearl of great price.