For being quickened by it in our
inward man, we could easily discern the difference of things, and feel
what was right and what was wrong, and what was fit, and what not, both
in reference to religion and civil concerns. That being the ground of
the fellowship of all saints, it was in that our fellowship stood. In
this we desired to have a sense of one another, acted towards one
another, and all men; in love, faithfulness, and fear.
In feeling of the stirrings and motions of this principle in our hearts,
we drew near to the Lord, and waited to be prepared by it, that we might
feel drawings and movings before we approached the Lord in prayer, or
opened our mouths in ministry. And in our beginning and ending with
this, stood our comfort, service, and edification. And as we ran faster,
or fell short in our services, we made burdens for ourselves to bear;
finding in ourselves a rebuke instead of an acceptance; and, in lieu of
"Well-done," "Who has required this at your hands?" In that day we were
an exercised people, our very countenances and deportment declared it.
Care for others was then much upon us, as well as for ourselves;
especially of the young convinced.
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