He took suitable opportunities when they came to him of speaking to young men and others on the most important of all subjects, and not without effect.

He learned Gaelic that he might be able to read the Bible to his mother, who knew that language best.

He had indeed the very soul of a missionary.

Withal he was kindly and affable, though very particular in enforcing what he believed to be right.

He was quick of temper, but of tender heart and gentle ways; anything that had the look of sternness was the result not of harshness but of high principle.