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subjects, and particularly on those to which he had directed his 
special attention, were clear and comprehensive; while, at the same 
time, they were marked by that candour and moderation, which I 
believe to be universally produced by the thorough and accurate 
study of any branch of knowledge or portion of history. 
As in the case of many men of learning and talent, his published 
works are but an imperfect indication of his actual powers. Principal 
Lee, however, has left some things behind him, such as the “Memorial 
for the Bible Societies,” and the “Pastoral Addresses” composed by 
him for the General Assembly, which show at once the force of his un- 
derstanding, the variety and accuracy of his information, the recti- 
tude of his feelings, and the purity of his taste. His stores of learn- 
ing also were always at the service of those who wished to make use 
of them, and his ready aid has been repeatedly acknowledged as 
having given additional value to some of the most important works 
of our time on ecclesiastical or antiquarian subjects. I would 
fain hope that, among his numerous papers, much may yet be 
found that deserves and demands publication. 
Dr Lee’s health had never been robust, and was probably injured 
in early life by habits of abstinence and excessive study. But it 
was wonderful with what energy and vigour he discharged his duties 
and followed out his favourite pursuits. He died on 2d May 1859, 
in the 80th year of his age, and in circumstances which had a 
melancholy connection with the death of a dear son just returning 
from India. 
No man could be more universally regretted; he had not an 
enemy or an ill-wisher in the world. The numerous appointments 
which he successively and simultaneously held are a proof of the 
esteem and respect with which he was regarded by all ; but those 
only who knew him well can speak to his amiable disposition, to 
his cheerful and genial habits, and to the charity and Christian 
kindness which he extended to all men of worth and merit, of 
whatever opinions or whatever persuasion. An account of Dr 
Lee, indeed, would be very inadequate if it did not prominently 
bring forward what I have thus alluded to — his highly amiable and 
affectionate character. In early life he earned on all sides the 
love as well as the respect of those who knew him. In his minis- 
terial charge at Peebles, he was long remembered for his quiet and 
unostentatious, but most faithful discharge of his pastoral duties, 
