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stand by one another; in sorrows they
would sympathise and comfort one another;
if beset with enemies, one would watch
while the other slept; if one were sick, the
other would comfort with cordials, (Col. iii.
2.) if one were indisposed in mind, the o-
ther would divert with some sweet song, or
discourse concerning the pleasant land ; if
one were at a loss concerning any part of the
way, the other would assist in searching and
explaining the directions; if one were ready
to turn aside, the other would caution and
admonish of the danger ; if one were em-
ployed in any service, the other would be
ready to assist therein ; if one found a re-
freshing spring by the way, would call the
other to come and drink ; if one found any
refreshing fruit, sweet spices or delightful
flowers, would pluck and bring to the other;
f one heard any joyful tidings, would come
rejoicing and tell the other, if one had any
pleasant prospects of the kingdom, would
endeavour to shew them to the other; if
one was blessed with any special favours,
the other would congratulate and rejoice
on the occasion, &c. (Eccles. iv. 9.)
Then I was convinced, that two are better
than one; and yet it was manifest that they
were no more twain, for I knew not whe-
ther to call them two souls dwelling in one
body, or one soul inhabiting two bodies:
but it appeared very conspicious, that two
were become ONE.