The works of George Swinnock, M.A

Fifthly, By good Company, much sin hath been prevented; Christian society is like the pulse, which ariseth from the heart, and hath a double Motion, of contraction, and dilatation, both for the expelling of noxious fumes, through the insensible ⟨p. 249⟩pores of the flesh, and for the drawing in of cool air to refresh the heart and vital parts. Its useful to increase grace; Southern-wood groweth best in Gardens where its first planted; Grace shoots up most in Gods Vineyard, amongst his Plants; The out-lying Dear, that leave the Herd, seldom thrive. Those parts dye that are severed from the body. Its useful to prevent vice. That deformed Harlot hath been ashamed to appear in such honest Company. The Romans durst not call for their obscene Plays in Catos presence.

Fifthly, By good Company, much sin hath been prevented; Christian society is like the pulse, which ariseth from the heart, and hath a double Motion, of contraction, and dilatation, both for the expelling of noxious fumes, through the insensible ⟨p. 249⟩pores of the flesh, and for the drawing in of cool air to refresh the heart and vital parts. Its useful to increase grace; Sothern-wood groweth best in Gardens where its first planted; Grace shoots up most in Gods Vineyard, amongst his Plants; The out-lying Dear, that leave the Herd, seldom thrive. Those parts dye that are severed from the body. Its useful to prevent vice. That deformed Harlot hath been ashamed to appear in such honest Company. The Romans durst not call for their obscene Plays in Catos presence.

When David was like to be slain, Abishai came and rescued him; good company hath prevented the Christians falling from Christ. Peter confessed Christ among the holy Apostles, though he denied him among the ungodly Servants of the High Priest. If one prevail against a man, two shall withstand him, and a threefold cord is not easily broken, Eccles. 4. 12