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dently only of those things which you clearly understand, and whereof you have experience, or sure proof. Think not yourself too good to learn of any, Acts xviii. 26; neither harden your neck against the admonitions and reproofs of any. If you have an humble heart, you will do as David did, when he was admonished and advised by a woman. He saw God in it, and blessed him for it, he received the good counsel, and blessed her that gave it. Now blessed be God who has sent thee to meet me this day, said he, and blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou who hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, &c. 1 Sam. xxv. 32, 33.

Thirdly, There will be need of the exercise of much fervent love and charity, even amongst the best. For as Satan has malice against all good company and good conference, he will infuse matters of difference and discord. And because the best men differ in opinion, though not in fundamentals, yet in ceremonies, and less necessary points of religion; and forasmuch as they all have infirmities, and, while the remains of corrupt nature are in them, are subject and apt to mistake and misconstrue one another's actions and speeches, you will need that this bond of love be strong, that it be not broken asunder by any of these, or other such means; but that you remain strongly and sweetly knit together in the unity of the Spirit, through this bond of peace, Eph. iv. 3.

I especially recommend this Christian society in brotherly love, 1 John iii. 14; because, 1. There is nothing gives a more sensible evidence of conversion, and translation from death to life than this. 2. Nothing does more assist the increase and power of godliness in any place or person, than this, Acts ii. 44 - 47, iv. 32, 33. For, let it be observed, though there be never such an excellent minister in any place; you will see little improvement in grace amongst the people, until many of them become of one heart; showing it by consorting together in Christian fellowship, in the communion of saints. 3. Nothing brings more sensible joy, comfort, and delight, next to communion