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 vity, success, and approbation seldom equalled and still more rarely surpassed.

As a man, Mr. Wilson, though naturally a little quick and warm in his temper, was exceedingly kind, generous, and friendly, and proved an attentive and affectionate husband, a kind friend, and a useful member of society. As a Christian, his sentiments were purely evangelical and practical He was a true Presbyterian and thorough-paced Seceder, warmly attached to the principles upon which the Secession was originally founded, and which the United Church still maintains. In every thing which respected the Christian profession and eternity, he loved and strongly recommended decision and steadiness. Being thus minded, he pointedly condemned men "halting between two opinions—suffering themselves like children to be tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine," and unduly yielding to mere desire human attachments and local circumstances in the profession of the gospel, and in seeking glory, and honour, and immortality. But while he was a steady and decided Seceder, he breathed in private and in public a benevolent and catholic spirit,—took great delight in Bible and Missionary Societies;—rejoiced in the success of the gospel, by whomsoever it was preached, and fervently prayed with the Apostle, "Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus in sincerity." In short, he was a steady and warm member of a party, but detested every thing like a narrow and party-spirit.

As a minister of the gospel, the divine and mediatorial glory of Christ, the wonders of his love, and the riches of his grace in saving sinners, and his bringing them to glory, according to the gra-