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ordained by the Associate Presbytery of Glasgow, in the year 1788. The interests of this congregation he continued till his death to promote, with a degree of activity, success, and approbation seldom equalled, and still more rarely surpassed.
As a man, Mr. Wilson, though naturally a little quick and warm in his temper, was exceedingly kind, generous and friendly; and proved an attentive and affectionate husband, a kind friend, and a useful member of society. As a Christian, his sentiments were purely evangelical and practical. He was a true Presbyterian and thorough-paced Seceder, warmly attached to the principles upon which the Secession was originally founded, and which the United Church still maintains. In every thing which respected the Christian profession and eternity, he loved and strongly recommended decision and steadiness. Being thus minded, he pointedly condemned men “halting between two opinions—suffering thsmselves like children to be tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine,” and unduly yielding to mere human attachments and local circumstances in the profession of the gospel, and in seeking glory, and honour, and immortality.
