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has, I think, evidence that God is calling him to this service. 2. But when the Lord calls he also qualifies, and hence I believe that fitness for the ministry is a second element in a call. Paul, in his first Epistle to Timothy, 3: 2-7, gives the necessary qualifica- tions at length. Until a man finds himself to be in some good degree in possession of these attainments, his call is not complete. He is not yet authorized to apply for admission to the ministerial office. The church is not yet warranted in recognizing him as called of God, and in ordaining him by the laying on the hands of the presbytery. 220 A Busy Life. The call is in progress, but not complete. And here I desire yon to give special attention to " apt- ness to teach." This, I think, implies two things — ( 1. ) Native talent, natural ability ; such as with due culture will enable one to comprehend and expound gospel mysteries. (2.) Learning, acquaintance with these truths; so that he can explain them to those who desire to hear them. One who finds himself in possession of sufficient natural ability, in addition to the desire described above, is warranted in seek- ing that intellectual culture, that knowledge and understanding of things, secular and sacred, that will enable him to help men and Avomen to a better