BEING EXTRACTS FROM THE DIARY OF WILLIAM LAMB
BY THE REV. KIRKWOOD HEWAT, M.A.
THAT the religious public of Scotland and of other lands is still interested in the life and work of M'Cheyne, is evident from the extensive sale which still goes on of Dr Andrew Bonar's Memoir and Remains of that saintly man. Since that book was first published, over 150,000 copies have been sold—in addition to 50,000 of the Memoir without the Remains—and it has been found in the most out-of-the-way farm-houses and shepherd huts of America and Australia. This little book is not intended even to supplement that religious classic, but just again—though from a somewhat different standpoint—to show forth the piety and zeal of a devoted minister of the Gospel. The Memoir by Dr. Bonar has stirred up many a minister to greater earnestness and usefulness, and we are hopeful that this volume—which brings into prominence one of M'Cheyne's elders, and which is meant specially for laymen—will, in these days of so much lay work for Christ, have a similar effect upon elders, deacons, Sabbath school teachers, and other works in the Master's vineyard.
K.H.
PRESTWICK, AYRSHIRE.
ROBERT MURRAY M'CHEYNE, born in Edinburgh, 21st May, 1813. Educated at High School and University there; gained distinction in his classes; Professor Wilson ("Christopher North") awarded him the poetry prize. Studied theology under Dr. Chalmers. Licensed by the presbytery of Annan in 1835. Preached his first sermon in Ruthwell Church. Assistant for ten months to the Rev. John Bonar at Larbert. Ordained to St. Peter's Church, Dundee, on 24th November, 1836. Appointed in 1839 one of a deputation to visit Palestine, for the purpose of promoting a mission to the Jews. On his return to Dundee threw himself heart and soul into revival work in that town. Visited the north of Ireland twice, and imparted to the churches there a strong spiritual impulse. Went on an evangelistic tour of the north-east of Scotland, from which he returned much fatigued to his work in Dundee. Seized a few days after with typhus fever. Died 25th March, 1843.
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