8.  And John also, who had been filled with the Holy Ghost from his mother’s womb Cat. iii. 6., was for this cause sanctified, that he might baptize the Lord; not giving the Spirit himself, but preaching glad tidings of Him who gives the Spirit.  For he says, I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He that cometh after me, and the rest; He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire Matt. iii. 11..  But wherefore with fire?  Because the descent of the Holy Ghost was in fiery tongues; concerning which the Lord says joyfully, I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled Luke xii. 49.?