The Holy Spirit
Poem★★★★Inthe north of England they have been digging coal for generations. The miners go miles and miles away from the shaft, so there is always danger of men getting lost. THE HOLY SPIRIT 187 I heard of two old miners who did lose their way. Their lights went out, and they were in danger of losing their lives.
After wandering around for a long time, all at once one of them felt a light touch on his cheek. Up he sprang to his feet, exclaiming, “I felt it!”” They went in the direc. tion in which the air was moving, and thus reached the shaft.
Sometimes there comes a breath from God that touches your soul. It may be so gentle and faint that you barely recognize it; but if you do, do not disregard it.
Thank God that He has spoken to you, and praise Him for it, and, whatever may come, do not go in the opposite direction. Give yourself up to be led by it, and you will come out of darkness, out of bondage, out of sorrow, into perpetual light and joy. In the same way the Holy Spirit should be welcomed by the church.
— H.
The point
Two lost miners in darkness feel a gentle touch of air on their faces and follow it to safety—illustrating how the Holy Spirit's breath guides believers into light.