THE subject of this notice was descended from godly people. His grandfather was a noted man, but grace does not run in the blood as we all sinned in Adam and came short of God’s glory. Mr. Patterson was of a very meek and humble deportment. He preferred to take a back seat, and always put others before himself. However, when the cause required his help he was willing to do what he could in his own quiet way. He was very hospitable to strangers in his home at all times. When he prayed or said grace there was a savouriness about his utterances, although he preferred to be passed over. On one or two occasions when there was no missionary, he was prevailed on to read a sermon, which was much appreciated, although he would not say a word of exhortation. He was afflicted by a stroke of paralysis, so that he was unable to pray in public latterly, but he was useful though an invalid until he was removed from this earthly scene.—D. J. McA.
The heart of man is his worst part before it is regenerate and the best part afterwards. it is the seat of principles, and the fountain of action. The eye of God is, and the eye of the Christian ought to be principally fixed upon it.—Flavel.