would relieve you in future from bearing the full strain of the pulpit and pastoral work devolving upon the minister of Knox Church.
'We desire in conclusion to express to you our warmest sympathy in your great sorrow on account of the state of your son's health. We commend you and him to God, the great source of all true consolation, and we pray that the Master whom you have so long served will bestow upon you all needful grace and submission in this period of deepest trial.
'We remain, reverend dear sir, yours very faithfully,
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JOHN DUNLOP |
GEO. DUTCH |
C. MACANDREW |
"I think I may confidently express the conviction that the citizens of Dunedin and the settlers throughout Otago generally share our feeling of satisfaction at your safe return, and join us in hoping that you may long be spared in health and strength to do your Master's work amongst us. We have in our address acknowledged the valuable services rendered by the Rev. Mr Cameron, as acting pastor of Knox Church. I desire to say a word or two regarding our deep obligation to the elder whose name is at the head of the signatures to the address. I refer to the Rev. Dr Dunlop, acting moderator of the Session and Deacons' Court in your absence. I am sure I express the sentiments of every one of the office-bearers when I say that the ability and wisdom with which that gentleman presided over our meetings, and
