The Call of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Ghost is represented as an efficient agent in carrying out, in reference to every individual, the providential purposes of God. A Christian is therefore to expect such a call, an uncomfortable persuasion or assurance of duty in all that he undertakes. The terms call and calling most generally apply to the commands and invitations addressed to sinners by the Holy Spirit. In all cases the calling of God is twofold, outward in his word and providence and inward in those qualifications and desires which enable the believer to judge of his calling.