- We cannot say too much, it were well if enough could be said,
to persuade people to live together in peace. It is good for us,
for our honour and comfort; and brings constant delight to those
who live in unity. The pleasantness of this is likened to the
holy anointing oil. This is the fruit of the Spirit, the proof
of our union with Christ, and adorns his gospel. It is
profitable as well as pleasing; it brings blessings numerous as
the drops of dew. It cools the scorching heat of men's passions,
as the dews cool the air and refresh the earth. It moistens the
heart, and makes it fit to receive the good seed of the word,
and to make it fruitful. See the proof of the excellency of
brotherly love: where brethren dwell together in unity, the Lord
commands the blessing. God commands the blessing; man can but
beg a blessing. Believers that live in love and peace, shall
have the God of love and peace with them now, and they shall
shortly be with him for ever, in the world of endless love and
peace. May all who love the Lord forbear and forgive one
another, as God, for Christ's sake, hath forgiven them.
he excellency of brotherly love.