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Quesnel’s remarks are in his own style, but are well worthy consideration. ‘The duties of an evangelical Preacher, before he begins his ministry, are, 1. To grow in piety, by feeding on the bread of prayer (gathered in by prayer.) 2. To give his zeal time to grow strong by reading the Holy Scriptures and Fathers. 3. To continue in silence and retirement, till God is pleased to bring him out and show him to the world; men deceive themselves when they imagine that they ought to produce and employ their talents without delay, and that they cannot hide them without violating the command of God. On the contrary, they violate it in not waiting his proper time, but in making the wants of their neighbour alone a sufficient call.’ On Luke 1.80.