84 I\IEMORIAL TRIBUTE 



rather large - grained greenstone, having dark green 

 hornblende and reddish felspar as its components. On 

 the south-eastern side is a very large quarry, which I 

 afterwards visited. 



The monument on the summit of this hill, which 

 was formerly named the Fir Park, is a statue of 

 John Knox elevated on a Doric column. The pedestal 

 bears the following inscription : — 



To testify gratitude for inestimable services in 

 the cause of religion, education and civil liberty 



To awaken admiration 

 of that integrity, disinterestedness and courage 



Which stood unshaken in the midst of trials 



And in the maintenance of the highest objects 



Finally 



To cherish unceasing reverence for the principles and 



Blessings of that great Reformation 



By the influence of which our country, through the midst of 



difficulties 



Has risen to honour, prosperity, and happiness 



This monument is erected by voluntary contribution 



To the memory of 



JOHN KNOX 



The chief instrument, under God 



of the Reformation of Scotland 



On the XXII day of September MDCCCXXX 



He died rejoicing in the faith of the gospel at Edinburgh 



on the XXIV of November a.d. MDLXXII, in the sixty-seventh 



year of his age 



Well done, citizens of Glasgow, quoth I. Edin- 

 burgh has four statues, and Glasgow has four. Let 



