It is with much regret that we notice this month the death of Mr. John Mackay, missionary, Portmahomack, Ross-shire, well-known as “John Mackay, Tarbet.” Mr. Mackay, who had reached a ripe age, passed away after two days’ illness at the end of March. His death has caused a great blank in the part of the Church where he principally moved, and where he was much esteemed as a man of God, and an edifying public speaker. It is no exaggeration to say that a standard-bearer has fallen. John Mackay was no ordinary man or Christian. His pithy remarks, and original illustrations, evincing a deep insight into the mysteries of sin and grace, will not be easily forgotten by his hearers. He was a man of prayer, an earnest wrestler at the throne of grace for the good of Jerusalem, and for the advancement of Christ’s cause in the world. He was strongly attached to the Free Presbyterian Church and her distinctive testimony. We trust a lengthened sketch of this notable worthy will be sent us. Meantime, we express our deepest sympathy with his sorrowing widow and other relatives in their great bereavement.
J. S. S.