The dependence of men on the efficient power of the Holy Spirit, is one of the great peculiarities of the Christian faith . And, like all its great peculiarities, it is as precious as it is peculiar. To none is it more precious than the pulpit- it is not its auxiliary, but its lifegiving power. When we preach that the foundation of the spiritual edifice is laid deep, and its corner-stone cemented with the blood of the Lamb, we fix our hopes on the Spirit of God as the Almighty Architect who is to rear, and beautify the living temple . We cut the sinews of the Christian ministry when we depreciate the work of the Holy Spirit .