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sentiments, and containing, as was not uncommon at that time, many instances of alliteration. In. describing the blessings of salvation, these are particularized,-" regeneration, reconciliation, remission, renovation, restoration, redemption from all evil, rejoicing of hope, reinforcement of grace, and reception into glory." With professional brethren he had an extensive correspondence, was an esteemed friend of Dr Erskine of Edinburgh, and much respected by English divines. Having been invited to dine with Mr James, rector of Arthuret, and appearing in a dress different from their usual guests, the servant, on opening the door, not knowing him, laid no poor were served here, on which he immediately walked off: The Parson from bis room seeing him turn away, rung the bell, and being informed of what had occurred, dispatched the servant immediately after him, but he refused to return, declaring " he should enter no house where God's poor were not served." He left a valuable library, containing all the Fathers, a fine set of classics, both Greek and Latin, with a considerable portion of history, but it sold for very little. A bookseller in Carlisle bought a portion for £16 or £18, from whom Mr William Laing of Edinburgh got only one article, which remunerated him for the whole of the portion. Mr G. marr. Jean, daugh. of Mr James Gowanlock, min. of Kirkpatrick-Fleming; she died l0th Feb. 1786, aged 86.-[Presb., and Test. Reg. (Dumf.), Tombst., New St. Acc. iv., Acts of Ass., Epitaphs.]

1788. WILLIAM SCOTT, licen. by the Presb. of Edinburgh 25th April 1787, pres. by the Commissioner for David, Viscount Stormount in April, and ord. 25th Sept. 1788; trans. to Dalkeith before 17th Feb. 1790.-[Presb. Reg.]

1790. JOHN MORGAN, ord. 23d Sept.; died 5th Feb. 1828, in 78th age, and 38th min. He marr. 4th Sept. 1797 Jane Home M'Clellan, who died 26th Sept. 1840, aged 78, and had two sons, William and John, both merchants, Glasgow, and two daugh. Eliza and Patricia. Publications-Account of the Parish (Sinclair's St. Acc. ix.)-[Presb., and Syn. Reg., Tombst., &c.]

1828. JAMES RODDICK, studied at the Univ. of Edinburgh, licen. by the Presb. 5th Feb. 1823, pres. by William, Earl of Mansfield in April, and ord. 4th Sept. 1828. He marr. 14th Oct. 1828 Mary Stothart Dickson, and has issue one son, Rev. James R., min. in Australia, and daughters.-Publication-Account of the Parish (New St. Acc. iv.)-[Presb., and Syn. Reg., &c.]

REDKIRK OR RENPATRICK.

The church was dedicated to St. Patrick. A presentation to the parish was given to BLAIS HAMMILTOUN, son of Andrew H. in Olis 30th Oct. 1575, who does not appear to have been accepted. It was then supplied by DAVID MYLLARE, reader from 1576 to 1579; and suppressed and united to Gretna by Parliament 24th June 1609.

1579. THOMAS MAXWELL, Reader at Dumfries 1579, which he held in conjunction, pres. by James VI. 1st July; and also to the Vicarage of Dumfries same date, being likewise Preceptor at Trailtrow; continued in 1580, and was trans. to Morton.-[Reg. Assig., and Pres.]

1615. THOMAS COPLAND, A.M., son of Thomas C., merchant-burges, and guild-brother of