As two pieces of iron cannot be soundly soldered together but by beating and heating them both together in the fire, so neither can Christ and His brethren be so nearly united and fast affected but by fellowship in His sufferings.Saint\'s Nosegay, 107
Wicked men in affliction are like iron, which while in the first it melts, but after it hath been a while out, it grows stiff again.Saint\'s Nosegay, 83
He that is free from a wife may frame his choice to his mind, but he that hath chosen must frame his mind to his choice. Before, he might conform his actions to his affections; now he must endeavor to frame his affection according to his action.