Nobly unselfish in your aims, and mani festing a spirit of earnest consecration to the cause'of Christ, your own consistent life and upright conduct, as well as your proclamation of the Gospel, full and free, and fearless de nunciation of evil in all its forms, have done much to advance vital religion, and the cause of truth, and check the progress of infidelity. Nob only have this congregation and com munity derived benefit from your labours, but the spiritual interests of many scattered congregations ia the district have been largely promoted by your means. It must be cheering to yourself to kuow that jour earnest and abundant labours have been largely owned by God, aud that many on the great day will arise aud call you blessed.
