To forsake the assembling of ourselves together would involve the loss of one of the dearest Christian privileges, for the worship of the church below is the vestibule of the adoration of heaven. If ever heaven comes down to earth it is in the communion of saints. Our Lord's table is oftentimes glory anticipated. Friendship might prove like a David's harp to cheer away the despondency of a soul distressed. Hearts would burn with fire of joy if disciples would comniune together by the way.
Holy intercourse is the soul-enriching trade which believers carry on to their lasting benefit.
In Paradise it was not good for man to be alone, it can scarcely be better now. David was all the better and happier because of the friendship of Jonathan. Peter found his restoration all the easier because of John. Lover of retirement, eat not then, thy morsel alone, or if thou have no morsel, starve not in secret. Jesus sent out his disciples by twos, for he knew that each would cheer his fellow.