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This introduceth the use of the doctrine of God's chastening providences, stated before. Wherefore concludes the rationality and necessity of the duty subjoined, as consequent from the truth asserted before. Lift up; anorywsate notes the making, or setting aright, that which was out of its proper place and posture, as disordered members into their right frame and composure, that there be not any let in our Christian race, nor fainting by our course in it. The hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; by hanging down hands, and palsied knees, are metaphorically represented the hearts, spirits, and souls of these children, such as droop, despond, and are ready to faint and die away under chastening, Isaiah 35:3-6. The sum of the counsel is, rightly to compose our thoughts, affections, and members, under trials from notorious enemies, and unbelieving brethren, so as to perfect our Christian course in the fear and strength of God, continuing stedfast in prayer, 1 Timothy 2:8, walking constantly in God's ways, and obeying all his commandments, Psalms 119:48,100, patiently bearing all God's corrections, and bringing forth the peaceful fruit of them. This is the truth of the metaphor.