...retaineth her, i» as he that vould hold the wind, and shall call in the oil of his right hand. 17 Iron sharpeneth iron ; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. 18 He that keepeth the fig-tree, shall eat lit fruit thereof: and he that is the keeper -!' his master,...

...one another. Solitary piety is in danger of being extinguished, or if not its flame languishes ; but as iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Who has not found his mind invigorated and inspired with new energies, by uniting in social worship,...

...which I obtained this benefit. And, 1. It was signally promoted by converse with lively Christians: " As iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." 2. By some heavy strokes laid on me, the Lord did chasten me, and, in some measure, teach me out of...

...consider aright how things are stated in our affections, and what is the prevailing bent of them. " Iron sharpeneth iron ; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend," saith the wise man. Every man hath his edge, which may be sharpened by outward helps and advantages....

...consider aright, how things are stated in our affections, and what is the prevailing bent of them. ' Iron sharpeneth iron ; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend,' saith the wise man, Prov. xxvii. 17. Every man hath his edge, which may be sharpened by outward helps...

...Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself. 17 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...

...and intelligent associate, embrace the opportunity of innocent and pleasurable companionship ; " for as iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." With such a friend, carry on some course of intellectual improvement, and both give and receive the...

...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 thy friend ; for faithful are the wounds of a friend. There is a friend that sticketh...

...well polished, you may with advantage set in your sermons. (2.) It will awaken your own spirits. ' As iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.' Experience often proves this. — Lord's day evening's conversation is sometimes particularly sweet...

...Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand tohieti bewrayeth itself. 17 f the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart greatly trembled. 6 And 18 Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be...