As a rule, the Lord chooses dependent men for His servants. To be cast upon Him for all the necessities of life (if there be that faith which forbids corroding care,, and which He bestows, no doubt, on all whom He calls to the ministry) is of great advantage.

On the other hand, woe be to those who, while profited by such ministry, in some form or other, forget, or neglect, its necessities, and make it toil in suffering. It will be serious matter at the end to be found having done this, while, perhaps, having laid up treasures upon earth. May the Lord's beloved people be wide awake concerning their eternal interests.