The works of George Swinnock, M.A

2. The duty of his friend, restore such a one. Its [Greek or Hebrew], an allusion to Chirurgeons, who set bones out of joint, though they put their Patients to pain, and make them angry at present. So must Christians endeavour the jointing of their brethren, whose souls are out of order, though at present they have little thanks for their labour. This courtesy we owe to our brothers Ox or Ass, much more to his Soul, Exod. 22. 4. Its a strict command, warn the unruly, 1 Thes. 5. 14. though most men draw back, when they are called to this burden, that fallen brethren lie under the same misery that Travellers do, to find many Hosts, but few Friends, and may cry out, as Lewis the eleventh of France, I have plenty of all things, but such as will tell me my faults.

2. The duty of his friend, restore such a one. Its 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, an allusion to Chirurgions, who set bones out of joynt, though they put their Patients to pain, and make them angry at present. So must Christians endeavour the joynting of their brethren, whose souls are out of order, though at present they have little thanks for their labour. This courtesie we owe to our brothers Ox or Ass, much more to his Soul, Exod. 22. 4. Its a strict command, warn the unruly, 1 Thes. 5. 14. though most men draw back, when they are called to this burthen, that fallen brethren lie under the same misery that Travellers do, to find many Hosts, but few Friends, and may cry out, as Lewis the eleventh of France, I have plenty of all things, but such as will tell me my faults.

3. The manner how this friendly part must be performed, with the spirit of meekness; The bitterness of reprehension is much sweetness, by the pleasingness of our expressions. Gentle sores are but anguished with too hard a pressure. Though Swine are driven with violence, yet Children that wander, are gently led home.