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 stand by one another; in sorrows they would sympathise and comfort one another; if beset with enemies, one would watch while the other slept; if one were sick, the other would comfort with cordials, (Col. iii. 2.) if one were indisposed in mind, the other would divert with some sweet song or discourse concerning the pleasant land; if one were at a loss concerning, any part of the way, the other would assist in searching and explaining the directions; if one were ready to turn aside, the other would caution and admonish of the danger: if one were employed in any service, the other would be ready to assist therein; if one found a refreshing spring by the way, would call the other to come and drink; if one found any refreshing fruit, sweet spices, or delightful flowers, would pluck and bring to the other; if one heard any joyful tidings, would come rejoicing and tell the other, if one had any pleasant prospects of the kingdom, would endeavour to shew them to the other; if one was blessed with any special favours, the other would congratulate and rejoice on the occasion, &c. (Eccles. iv.-9.)

Then I was convinced, that two are better than one; and yet it was manifest that they were no more twain, for I knew not whether to call them two souls dwelling in one body, or one soul inhabiting two bodies: but it appeared very conspicuous, that two were become.