In this sermon The Gifts of the Spirit, we understand what what the gifts of the spirit mean. Word of wisdom; that is, say some, a knowledge of the mysteries of the gospel, and ability to explain them, an exact understanding of the design, nature, and doctrines, of the Christian religion. To another faith, by the same Spirit; that is, the faith of miracles, or a faith in the divine power and promise, whereby they were enabled to trust God in any emergency, and go on in the way of their duty, and own and profess the truths of Christ, whatever was the difficulty or danger. To another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; To another the gift of healing, by the same Spirit; that is, healing the sick, either by laying on of hands, or anointing with oil, or with a bare word. To another prophecy, that is, ability to for tell future events, which is the more usual sense of prophecy; or to explain scripture by a peculiar gift of the Spirit. Power to distinguish between true and false prophets, or to discern the real and internal qualifications of any person for an office, or to discover the inward workings of the mind by the Holy Ghost. With such variety of spiritual gifts were the first ministers and churches blessed.