MARCH 17
I know, were I myself to preach one whole year in one place, I should preach both myself and most of my congregation asleep. Nor can I believe it was ever the will of our Lord that any congregation should have one teacher only. We have found by long and constant experience that a frequent change of teachers is best. This preacher has one talent, that another. No one whom I ever yet knew has all the talents which are needful for beginning, continuing and perfecting the work of grace in a whole congregation.
to the Rev. Mr. Walker, 1756
Hear what preacher you will; but hear the whole of God, and beware of prejudice and every unkind temper.
Letter, 1759
