The subject of this notice was baptised by Rev. Mr. Finlayson, Lochs, Lewis, in the house of John Morison (the Harris blacksmith) after whom he was named. His mother was from Lewis and was very godly. He seems to have come under the influence of the gospel when a young man. After a considerable period of conviction of sin, he obtained the liberty of the Sons of God when on his knees praying in a glen near his home. The verse of truth was opened, “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” His soul saw there enough to save all men if they would accept of it. He was an outstanding man in appearance and in many ways.
He cast in his lot with the Free Presbyterian, and was faithful to the standard raised for God’s infallible Word and the inerrancy of Scripture in 1893. The Declaratory Act was a favourite topic of his at his own fireside, but not the only one as he liked to speak of Scripture also when a visitor came in. The Song of Solomon very often exercised his mind. His prayers were not long but savoury. He was never reluctant to engage in prayer. The Bible was the only book he read. He laid great stress on the Fall of man and how the Declaratory Act came into conflict with that doctrine. He was about sixty years in the Christian profession and was highly respected. Although he had reached the advanced age of 91, his memory was good and he retained consciousness till he passed to eternity. We miss his prayers.—D. J. Macaskill.