The Art of catechising, or, The compleat catechist in four parts ...

VIII. ARTICLE. I believe in the Holy Ghost,

THE meaning is: I firmly believe, That the Third Person in the adorable Trinity the Holy Ghost [or Holy Spirit] is God, as well as the Fa∣ther and the Son. I believe him to be a Person distinct from both the Father and the Son, eternally proceeding from both, and equally sent by both, and joint Author with both, of our Salvation: That though these are Three Persons, yet are they but One God; and though this cannot be fully under∣stood in this World, yet I believe it firmly.

I believe, That as God the Father created me, and God the Son redeemed me; so this God, the Holy Ghost, or Holy Spirit, sanctifies me; offers me his Grace and Assistance to do the Will of God; is my Comforter, and always 'tis he that puts into my Mind good Desires, and pious Purposes. So that I believe intirely, that he is not only of perfect

Holiness in himself, but also that he is the imme∣diate Cause of all Holiness in us; that by him all the Servants of God are enabled to do all things ne∣cessary to Salvation, which by the force of Nature they cannot do: That 'tis he who enlightens our Understandings, sanctifies our Will, orders and com∣mands our Affections; that 'tis by his Assistances imparted to us, that we speak, or do any thing of our Duty.

Thus I believe God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, not to be Three Gods; but Three Persons, and but One God: And though I shall never in this Life, fully comprehend this Mystery of the Trinity, yet I firmly believe it.

And thus I believe in the Holy Ghost.