3. I take it for granted, it cannot be preserved, by any means, between those who have not a single eye. Those who aim at any thing but the glory of God, and the salvation of men: who desire, or seek any earthly thing, whether honour, profit, or ease, will not, cannot continue in the connection; it will not answer their design. Some of them, perhaps a _fourth_ of the whole number, will procure preferment in the church. Others will turn independents, and get separate congregations, like _John Edwards_ and _Charles Skelton_. Lay your accounts with this, and be not surprised if some you do not suspect be of this number. 4. But what method can be taken to preserve a firm union between these who choose to remain together? Perhaps you might take some such steps as these: On notice of my death, let all the preachers in _England_ and _Ireland_, repair to _London_ within _six_ weeks. Let them seek God by solemn fasting and prayer. Let them draw up articles of agreement, to be signed by those who choose to act in concert. Let those be dismissed who do not choose it, in the most friendly manner possible. Let them choose, by votes, a _committee_ of three, five, or seven, each of whom is to be _moderator_ in his turn. Let the committee do what I do now: propose _preachers_ to be _tried_, _admitted_, or _excluded_: fix the place of each preacher for the ensuing year, and the time of the next conference. 5. Can any thing be done now, in order to lay a foundation for this future union? Would it not be well, for any that are willing, to sign some articles of agreement before God calls me hence? Suppose something like these: “We, whose names are underwritten, being thoroughly convinced of the necessity of a close union between those whom God is pleased to use as instruments in this glorious work, in order to preserve this union between ourselves, are resolved, God being our helper. “I. _To devote ourselves entirely to_ God; denying ourselves, taking up our cross daily, steadily aiming at one thing, _to save our own souls, and them that hear us_. “II. To preach the _old Methodist doctrines_, and no other, contained in the minutes of the conferences. “III. To observe and enforce the whole _Methodist discipline_, laid down in the said minutes.” _Q._ 79. What can be done in order to revive the work of God where it is decayed? _A._ 1. See that no circuit be at any time without preachers. Therefore let no preacher, who does not attend the conference, leave the circuit at that time on any pretence whatever. This is the most improper time in the whole year. Let every assistant see to this, and require each of these to remain in the circuit till the new preachers come. Let not all the preachers in any circuit come to the conference. Let those who do come, set out as late as possible, and return as soon as possible. 2. Be more diligent in field-preaching. The want of preaching abroad, and of preaching in new places, has greatly damped the work of God.