92. The Substance of the Trinity is, so to
say, a common Essence in that which is distinct, sc.
internally. an incomprehensible, ineffable
Substance. We hold the distinction, not the confusion of Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit; a distinction without separation; a distinction
without plurality;
i.e.without plurality of substance or essential
nature. There is one Godhead of the Father and the Son and
the Holy Ghost—not three Godheads. and thus we
believe in Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as each existing from and to
eternity in this divine and wonderful Mystery: not in two Fathers, nor
in two Sons, nor in two Spirits. For “there is one God, the
Father, of Whom are all things, and we in Him; and one Lord, Jesus
Christ, by Whom are all things, and we by Him.” 1 Cor. viii. 6. There is One born of the Father, the
Lord Jesus, and therefore He is the Only-begotten. “There
is also One Holy Spirit,” 1 Cor. xii. 11. as the same
Apostle hath said. So we believe, so we read, so we hold.
We know the fact of distinction, we know nothing of the hidden
mysteries; we pry not into the causes, but keep the outward signs
vouchsafed unto us.