The Word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith‪.‬ The Narrated Puritan

I wish it were a matter of difficulty to confirm the truth of what is here observed. But what is affirmed is but expressive of the state and condition of most of those in the world to whom the gospel is preached. They come short of all benefit or advantage by it. It ever was so, and it may be, for the most part, ever will be so in this world. That sentence of our Savior contains the lot and state of men under the dispensation of the gospel- -Many are called, but few am chosen.- It is true, -faith cometh by hearing,- but bare hearing will denominate no man a believer- more is required in this.