Letter: And I say unto you, this won't take long

Sir: A dean probably hears more sermons than most ('Feeding the faithful on spiritual soundbites,' 3 May). The quality of preaching in Wells Cathedral is, for the most part, good. I know, however, that some preachers can make eight minutes seem like as many hours and that others can make 30 minutes seem like three. In the end, I have come to the conclusion that there is some truth in thinking that sermonettes come to make Christianettes.

Yours faithfully,

RICHARD LEWIS

Dean of Wells

Wells, Somerset

3 May