From all our congregations a bitter cry should go up unto God, unless conversions are continually seen. If our preaching never saves a soul, and is not likely to do so, should we not better glorify God as peasants, or as tradesmen？ What honour can the Lord receive from useless ministers？ The Holy Ghost is not with us, we are not used of God for his gracious purposes, unless souls are quickened into heavenly life. Brethren, can we bear to be useless？ Can we be barren, and yet content？3
