The Southern Presbytery records with sincere regret the death on 11th June, 1958, of Mr. James MacKay, Edinburgh. Mr. MacKay was a member of the Court for many years, as the representative elder for the Edinburgh congregation, until advancing years precluded his further attendance. His wise counsel was always sought, freely given, and much appreciated; while his gracious disposition and truly humble demeanour endeared him to all who were privileged to serve with him.
Mr. MacKay was a native of Scourie and came to Edinburgh as a young man. He was outstanding for the consistency of his walk and conversation, which marked him as one who ever walked with his God. After his marriage in 1921, he retired from active employment and devoted all his time and energies to the cause which was so dear to his heart. His home was all that a home should be and both Mr. MacKay and his devoted wife, who pre-deceased him some eight years ago, were well known for their kindly and generous hospitality.
The Presbytery, and indeed the whole church, mourns the loss of one who was a faithful and true witness for the Redeemer in a day of blasphemy and rebuke, and they pray that his example may be a constant inspiration and encouragement to all who love the Lord Jesus in sincerity and in truth.
The clerk was asked to send a copy of this appreciation to Mr. MacKay’s son, Mr. James P. H. MacKay, and to the latter’s wife, with an expression of the deep sympathy of all the members of the Court with them in their sad bereavement.
D. J. MATHESON, Moderator.
M. MACSWEEN, Clerk.
Books for Hospital Patients
Notices have appeared in the Press recently appealing for books for the Red Cross mobile libraries in the many hospitals throughout the country. On these trolley libraries books are brought round the patients in the wards each week.
Some of our Church publications were already sent to different towns and letters of appreciation have been received from various hospitals, remarks being made as to the great need for such books and requests being made for them. As there are hundreds of large hospitals in Britain alone, the field for distributing sound literature in this way is very great.
Any who wish to help can send contributions, however small, to Mr. J. Grant, the General Treasurer, who will have books sent to various hospitals.
W. GRANT, convener, Publications Committee.