A brief exposition with practical observations upon the whole book of Ecclesiastes by that…A briefe exposition with practicall observations upon the whole book of Ecclesiastes by that…

Secondly, in Casual events; Though a man may travel often, and find no harm, meet with no fall; or having fallen, may help himself. ere sometimes a dangerous fall happeneth, in which society helpeth and saveth, Luke 10.30. which is most apparent in spiritual falls, 2 Sam. 12.1, to 13. 2 Chron. 19.2. In these falls which are bodily, men sooner feel their falls, and the danger of them; but in spiritual falls sin is of a venomous nature, and like some poisons blindeth the eyes, and stupefieth the feeling; so that here a faithful Christian helper is a special mercy.

Secondly, in Casual events; Though a man may travel often, and finde no harm, meet with no fall; or having fallen, may help himselfe. yer sometimes a dangerous fall happeneth, in which society helpeth and saveth, Luke 10.30. which is most apparent in spiritual fals, 2 Sam. 12.1, to 13. 2 Chron. 19.2. In these fals which are bodily, men sooner feel their falls, and the danger of them; but in spirituall falls sinne is of a venemous nature, and like some poysons blindeth the eyes, and stupifieth the feeling; so that here a faithful Christian helper is a special mercy.

Thirdly, In natural dispositions and works; if one lie alone, in old and cold age, or in cold weather, he is without heat, 1 Kings 1.1, 2. Brands of fire laid together keep heat; one alone, though never so well kindled, goeth out. In spiritual matters much more. Compare