God has given thee his Son's righteousness to justify thee; he has
also, because thou art a son, sent forth the Spirit of his Son into
thy heart to satisfy thee, and to help thee to cry unto him, Father,
Father! Wilt thou not cry? wilt thou not desire? Thy God has "bidden
thee open thy mouth; he has bid thee open it wide," and promised,
saying, "and I will fill it;" and wilt thou not desire?
Oh, thou hast a license, a leave, a grant to desire; wherefore, "be
not afraid to desire great mercies of the God of heaven."