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that the noblest heritage a man can receive, 

 is the inspiring power of high principle, that 

 the diligent and persistent pursuit of know- 

 ledge is the true way to eminence, and that 

 the man who cares for others has discovered 

 the secret of a happy life. 



We conclude this notice with the beautiful 

 words which Dr. McLaren applied to him; 

 "One has gone from us who was as well 

 known in other circles as in the Church, and 

 was everywhere the same man. Clear and 

 active in intellect, prompt in deed, generous, 

 and conscientiously liberal, fervently and 

 always passionately attached to such principles 

 and causes as had won his allegiance, and 

 possessing in a very remarkable manner a 

 force of will and tenacious adherence to 

 convictions, with large sympathies and warm 

 affections. His devout Christianity was of 

 an unfortunately rare type; his conscientious 

 liberality of rarer type still. To a green old 

 age he kept much of his interest, the vigour, 

 the buoyancy of youth, and he died in peace, 

 calm of mind, and clear of heart, not eager to 

 go, but satisfied with what God had given 

 him, leaving behind him in many a good 

 cause a great blank, and in many of our 

 hearts a green and perpetual memory. 



