Leland. Oh, I don’t know how it is down in the settlements, among the educated; but I tell you up where we live, we have the awfulest cases of backsliding.
Moderator. But, Mr. Leland, you certainly believe that when a man is converted he will be kept in some way, and finally saved?
Leland. I cannot tell much about that, till I am saved myself. Don’t know any thing about it now.
Moderator. You feel that you are called to preach the gospel?
Leland. No, I never heard any one call me.
Moderator. We do not mean that you heard a voice—any thing said—but that you are called.
Leland. Well, Mr. Moderator, if there wasn’t any voice, or any thing said, don’t know how there could be any call. Never heard any.
Moderator. You believe it is your duty to preach the gospel to all creatures?
Leland. No. I don’t believe it my duty to preach to the Dutch, for instance. I can’t talk Dutch. If the Lord wanted me to preach to them, in some way I could talk Dutch; but I can’t, I never tried.
Moderator. Mr. Leland, you certainly desire to see all men come to repentance, and turn to righteousness. Your acts show that. We have heard of your self-sacrificing spirit, your love for mankind, and all your good works to win sinners to the gospel and repentance.