The Religion Which I Want from the letters of J. C. Philpott

I am quite sick of modern religion. It is such a mixture, such a medley, such a compromise. I find much, indeed, of this religion in my own heart, for it suits the flesh well, but I would not have it so, and grieve it should be so.

The religion which I want is that of the Holy Spirit. I know nothing but what He teaches me. I feel nothing but what He works in me. I believe nothing but what He shows me. I only mourn when He smites my rocky heart. I only rejoice when He reveals the Savior.

This religion I am seeking after, though miles and miles from it, but no other will satisfy or content me. When the Blessed Spirit is not at work in me and with me, I fall back into all the darkness, unbelief, earthliness, idleness, carelessness, infidelity, and helplessness of my Adam nature.

True religion is a supernatural and mysterious thing.