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Rh to him would have seemed fabulous, too bountiful to be within the range of hope. Since his day the amelioration all round, the movements in every quarter, have been immense. Nevertheless — in reference to the circumstances of his time, the limitation of the means at his command, the surroundings amidst which he had to lead his public life, the distractions which agitated the body politic, the comparatively sluggish current of opinion — his concentrated energy, his resolution tempered like steel, his zeal glistening like gold in the fire, are worthy to be contemplated by his countrymen. For every man who leaves our British shores for a civil career in India we should pray that the spirit of Thomason may be with him, and that his bow may be strong as that of Thomason.

In his personal disposition the pervading characteristic was Christian seriousness, combined with catholic charity and gentleness, without the remotest approach to narrowness or bigotry. His virtues were entirely of the Christian type, and his moral adornment partook of the Christian graces. Born and bred in the doctrine and discipline of the Church of England, he steadfastly adhered to that form of worship. But he was broad in sympathy and tolerant in sentiment. His religion was not obtruded on the notice of men, but it was tacitly understood by all who approached him. Emanating gently, it penetrated all around him. Its existence was known throughout his widely-extended sphere. His example, indirectly felt more than directly seen, was