The ordinary case of a laboring soul, before closing with Christ, is to abstain from sin, pray more or less, be found in duties, and under strong desires to be accepted with God. And what is the end of these labors and endeavors? They labor and are weary;—that is, they see their labor comes to no effect; they do not find rest, and peace, and acceptance with God. And here is the turning point; Isa. 57:10, "Thou art wearied in the greatness of thy way; yet do not say: There is no hope." When the soul hath labored for acceptance with God, and comes to be weary, saith Christ, "Come unto me."