...incredible how much of light, vigour, strength, and alacrity will hence result.' John Owen says : ' For a man solemnly to undertake the interpretation...any portion of Scripture, without invocation of God, is a high provocation of Him.' Mr. Shepherd, of New England, when on his death-bed, addressed some...

...a true interpreter of the word. Dr. Owen said, "For a man solemnly to undertake the interpretation of Scripture without invocation of God to be taught and instructed by his Spirit, is a provocation of him ; nor shall I expect the discovery of truth from any one who thus proudly engages...

...imparting to them spiritual insight. Dr. Owen said, " For a man solemnly to undertake the interpretation of Scripture without invocation of God to be taught and instructed by His Spirit, is a provocation of Him ; nor shall I expect the discovery of truth from any one who thus proudly engages...