IN his latter days, the Rev. Dr Ronald Bayne, Kiltarlity, says Dr Kennedy in his “Apostle of the North,” was in the habit of speaking his thoughts, so that one who was, unawares, beside him, heard what was intended for no ears but his own. Standing at the window of his room one day, and thinking he was quite alone, one who happened to be present heard him repeating the words—”This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.” After a pause, he said—”Paul, what do you mean by saying that you are chief of sinners? Do you mean that you are of all sinners, in all ages, chief? If so, I cannot agree with you, for Ronald Bayne is a greater sinner than you were. But, do you mean that you are chief of all the sinners who shall be saved? If so, then there is no hope for Ronald Bayne, for he is a greater sinner still. But, if you mean, as I think you do, that each saved sinner regards himself as chief, then there is hope for Ronald Bayne, and you and he both agree.”