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TESTIMONY OF REV. JOHN CLOWES. 21

and his zeal in disseminating them — is sufficient evidence on this point. Seldom has a higher tribute of praise been offered to the memory of any man, and never a tribute better deserved, than that which was spontaneously poured forth through the columns of the public journals at the time of his death. The London Times (June 4, 1831,) said: —

" His affections were ever alive toward all who came within the sphere of his usefulness; and it would have been difficult for any one to resist the influence of that goodness which showed itself in all he did, or said, or looked ; and to have been with him, even for a little while, without being impressed with a sense of the loveliness of Christian principle as it was exemplified in him. ... In simplicity of heart, in unity of purpose, in the abandonment of every selfish consideration, in the unclouded and playful cheerfulness of a pure and benevolent mind, in the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, in the beauty and happiness of genuine holiness, he truly adorned the doctrine of God his Saviour in all things. Those who did not know him, may believe this tribute to be the offspring of strong friendship and affection; but the many who did, will feel how inefficient must be the attempt rightly to commemorate his admirable and truly Christian excellences."

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