48. The Apostle also saith that “all
is the work of one and the same Spirit, distributing to each according
to His will.” 1 Cor. xii. 11.
“According to His will,” mark you—that is, according
to the judgment of a free will, not in obedience to compulsion.
Furthermore, the gifts distributed by the Spirit are no mean gifts, but
such works as God is wont to do,—the gift of healing and of
working deeds of power. While the Spirit, then, distributes as He
will, the Son of God cannot set free whom He will. But hear Him
speak when He does even as He will: “I have willed to do
Thy will, O my God;” Ps. xl. 10. and again:
“I will offer Thee a freewill offering.” Ps. liv. 8.