Some may feel they doubt if they are regenerate, because they know not the precise time of their conversion and cannot trace the steps of the way in which it was brought to pass. Though it is very desirable to be able to give an account of the beginning, and the gradual advances of the Lord's work upon our souls, as some saints can distinctly do, yet the manner of the Spirit's working is still a mystery, and this is not necessary to prove the truth of grace. Happy is he that can say, as the blind man in the Gospel, "One thing I know, that whereas I was blind, now I see." As when we see flame, we know there is fire, though we know not how or when it began; so the truth of grace may be discerned in us, though we know not how or when it was dropped into our heart. If you perceive the happy change which is wrought on your soul; if you find your mind is enlightened, your will inclined to comply with the will of God in all things, especially to fall in with the divine plan of salvation through a crucified Redeemer; in vain do you trouble yourself and refuse comfort, because you know not how and in what way it was brought about.
Thomas Boston
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