The subject of this obituary notice was a member in full communion for many years. She was like Dorcas and Lydia, although she had a very poor opinion of herself, and was burdened with her corruption. As far as men could see, no fault could be found with her life. She seemed to be perfect. Yet she was afraid that Christ had not accepted her. The Rev. John Macrae is said to have remarked that a person without fear, without doubts and without unbelief was a graceless person. Dr. Macdonald, Ferintosh, in his hymns, says faith without unbelief is a false faith.
Since our last communion we lost Mrs. Alistair Macdonald, who was of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. She was a bosom friend of Mrs. Stewart, and she felt her passing very much. They were like David and Jonathan in their affection. We have reason to mourn the loss of these members, who were not very advanced in years. Mrs. Stewart was only 65. May the Lord raise up other witnesses to fill the breaches in the walls of Zion. I knew Mrs. Stewart for four years, and always found her a faithful friend. We believe it is well with those who loved Christ.—D. J. Macaskill.