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See his work on the Spirit. Mr. Scott bears the same testimony—speaking of his Scriptural studies remarks—‘A spirit of continual prayer, mixed with reading, has been my practical help in all these things.’ Life, p. 330. Quesnel, speaking of the importance of the study of the Scriptures to the Christian Minister, adds—‘He must learn them otherwise than by study. The unction of the Spirit is a great master in this science: and it is by prayer that we become his scholars. Much prayer and a little study advance the work of God, more than an abundance of study without prayer.’ On John 7.17. ‘Januas Scriptura rem custodit Spiritus Sanctus: non datur aditus, nisi propriae caecitatis conscius, hujus opem imploraris.’ Bowles, Lib. i. c. 18. – The doors of Scripture are kept by the Holy Spirit: access is not possible unless, aware of his own blindness, one implores the Spirit’s assistance.