... from the 'old evangelical view' of the work of the Spirit, namely, that although the Spirit is present in all Christians there are times when his influences are outpoured in an extraordinary manner. In a reaction to the Pentecostal / Charismatic doctrine of the baptism of the Spirit, evangelicals have stated that Christians receive the fullness of the Spirit at conversion, leading to a suspicion concerning powerful post-conversion experiences, and especially, of seeking more of the Spirit. It is interesting to observe that in a nineteenth century work republished by Banner of Truth, George Smeaton wrote of 'the modern notion propounded by the Plymouth Brethren, that believers are not to pray for the Holy Spirit because He was once for all given on the day of Pentecost'. (The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit 1974 p.52). 3. Church history shows that God has frequently in the past 'shown up' in revival power. ...

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