THE subject of this notice was early brought under saving influence of the truth. When a young lad he had strivings of the Spirit and was often found praying for mercy. He himself said that he did not experience much of the terrors of Mount Sinai, but was rather drawn gradually by Christ in the promises. The Most High is sovereign in His dealings with souls as He is in His Providence. After he married he was urged inwardly to witness publicly for the Saviour, but did not get strength for many years to do so. Although not making a profession, he served the Church by keeping meetings in conjunction with two men who could pray but could not read. Later he was appointed missionary at Strond. There he gave liberally of his services, walking 24 miles every week for 3 years. He was very firmly attached to the standing of the Free Presbyterian Church, and would not bear any reproaches to be cast on our ministers, nor on any who professed the Lord Jesus. He always prayed at his family altar for our ministers and people and the advancement of Christ’s kingdom. His family were well nurtured by him in the Lord, and it can be said that he ruled them well, so that he had the necessary qualifications for ruling in the House of God. He was very useful at Kirk-Sessions and Presbyteries, and was also a member of the supreme court of the Church. We all believe that Murdo is now serving in a higher and more glorious sphere. In his own home he was a lover of good men and exemplarily hospitable. In his relations with his superiors he honoured all men from the King downwards. He was a noble example of cheerful piety as he rejoiced always according to the Apostle’s precept. Whenever there were any sick or dying he was to be found at their bed-sides praying and reading to them. A more “pitiful and courteous” man is rarely seen. Charity shone clearly in our friend, “bearing all things, believing all things, hoping all things.” In his young days he had served in His Majesty’s forces, and he always had a military address in connection with the Cause of Christ. His whole life was a preparation for eternity, and he compared himself to an old war-horse that would be on the move till it dropped dead. He expressed a hope with meekness that he was ready to depart this life at any moment. At the Finsbay Communion he was full of life and energy. On the next Lord’s Day he was gone from this world. “The memory of the just is blessed.” We express our deepest sympathy with his widow and family, and hope that they, through grace, will follow the footsteps of their worthy father.—D. J. MacAskill.