...more in your little hut. Shepherd. I thank you, my dear friend: and I am as glad to see you ; for, as iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Steward. I came twice to see your little hut (luring your absence; and I perceived that some mischievous...

...discouraging circumstances, it is cheering to us to meet together in our annual Conference, where we feel that as " iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." It is no small addition to our consolation and enjoyment to remember that we are not an isolated body,...

...they are soon and easily extinguished, but collected, a reciprocal heat is communicated and continued. As iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Christians, real Christians, are real friends, and as they approach each other, their faces will brighten...

...something obscure and gross attaching to our views until we associate and communicate with others. " As iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend ;" thus mind enlightens, refines, and purifies mind. The conceptions and views we have formed on any...

...will they be impressed with its importance, and the more heartily and prayerfully will they pursue it. As iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. for the same reasons, frequent meetings of larger bodies, formed by delegations from several towns,...

...ardent to every ordinance of God has an astonishing influence in recommending the gospel of Jesus. " Iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." The solemn, devout appearance of one Christian in the sanctuary admonishes the indifference and irregularity...

...Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of hia right hand, which bewrayeth itself. 1 7 iron sharpeneth iron ; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. 18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be...

...is further obvious to remark, that age seldom enjoys an equal participation in social intercourse. " Iron sharpeneth iron ; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." The mind can doze over TL book, but engaging conversation arouses its dormant powers, and tends, more...

...not with strong meat. Again-: He cuts himself off from the sweets of fellowship with his brethren. " Iron sharpeneth iron : so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." Pro», xxvii. 17. There must be frequent interviews regularly kept up, in order to establish and cement...

...ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. As iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Make sure of thyjriend ; for faithful are the 'wounds of a friend. A friend loveth at all times ; and...