On Tuesday, the 15th day of May, 1930, the Northern Presbytery meet at Dingwall for the induction of the Rev. D. A. Macfarlane, M.A., formerly of Oban.
The Rev. D. J. Matheson preached from the words—”Holding forth the word of life,” Philippians, ii. 16. Thereafter, the Rev. Ewan Macqueen put the usual questions to Mr. Macfarlane, who, on answering them satisfactorily, and on signing the formula, was admitted to the pastoral charge of the joint congregation of Dingwall and Beauly. After receiving the right hand of fellowship, the newly-admitted pastor was suitably addressed by the Rev. D. Beaton. The congregation was addressed by the Rev. Finlay Macleod. He reminded them of the great privilege they enjoyed in the past when they had that faithful servant of Christ, the late Rev. D. Macfarlane, as their pastor, and, now that they had another pastor given them, who would declare the same message of salvation, their responsibilities were truly great.
There was a very large congregation. Friends of the cause from Sutherland, Inverness, and the surrounding districts of Ross-shire were present. We fervently wish that the Lord may abundantly bless both pastor and people.—D. J. M.
If therefore a person should keep holy the other six days of the week and profane the seventh, his services on those days would be detestable, because God has commanded him to keep holy the seventh day.—John Love.