Hymn: O Comforter, Gentle and Tender
The sermon emphasizes the gentle and tender nature of the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, and His role in guiding, comforting, and empowering us to live for God.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit as the Comforter, inviting believers to yield their hearts in surrender and await the fullness of God's presence. He describes the Spirit's gentle and powerful nature, capable of calming our spirits and bringing healing and joy. The sermon encourages a deep longing for the Holy Spirit's anointing and empowerment, urging believers to seek a transformative experience with God. Simpson's message highlights the importance of surrendering to the Spirit's work in our lives to experience true fulfillment and divine love.
Text
O Comforter, gentle and tender,
O holy and heavenly Dove;
We're yielding our hearts in surrender,
We're waiting Thy fullness to prove.
Refrain
We're waiting, we're waiting
For Thee, O heavenly Dove;
We're yielding our hearts to surrender,
We're waiting Thy fullness to prove.
Come strong as the wind o'er the ocean,
Or soft as the breathing of morn,
Subduing our spirit's commotion
And cheering when hearts are forlorn.
Refrain
O come as the heart searching fire,
O come as the sin cleansing flood;
Consume us with holy desire,
And fill with the fullness of God.
Refrain
Anoint us with gladness and healing;
Baptize us with pow'r from on high;
O come with Thy filling and sealing,
While low at Thy footstool we lie.
Refrain
Sermon Outline
- The Comforter's Gentle and Tender Nature
- The Comforter's Heart-Searching Fire
- The Comforter's Anointing and Baptism
- The Comforter's anointing with gladness and healing
- The Comforter's baptism with power from on high
Key Quotes
“Come strong as the wind o'er the ocean, Or soft as the breathing of morn, Subduing our spirit's commotion And cheering when hearts are forlorn.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- We can experience the Comforter's fullness by yielding our hearts in surrender and waiting for His presence.
- The Comforter's presence brings peace and calm, soothing our troubled hearts.
- We can trust the Comforter to guide and empower us to live for God.