the time thev heard and saw them, it is almost needless to point out. (Johnii. 22;.xii. 16.)
Some apply these words especially to the gift of inspiration by which the Xew Testament Scriptures were written. I can- not see this. The promise was to the whole eleven, of whom only five were allowed to write ! This is strongly dwelt on by Alford.
Some apply these words exclusively to the eleven. I cannot see this either. To my eyes they seem a general promise, pri- marily no doubt applying specially to the eleven, but after them belonging also to all believers in every age. As a matter of experience I believe tliat the awakening of the memories of true Christians is one of the peculiar works of the Holy Grhost on their souls. Once converted, they understand things and re- member things in a way they did not before.
Does any one complain of his own ignorance and bad mem- ory ? Let him not forget that there is One whose office it is to " teach and to bring to remembrance." Let him pray for the Holy Spirit's help.