version of souls was more. The evangelical fervour of the Church's best days seemed in some good measure restored, and while sinners were saved and saints were refreshed, men thanked God and took courage. It should never be forgotten that the measure of the Church's success is not the amount of her contributions, nor the number of her members, but the degree of progress she is making in winning souls and subduing the world for Christ. It is by the faithful preaching of the Gospel, and by the presence of a living Saviour, visible in the midst of her, that this is to be done. If the Church is to gain over the world, men must recognise her faith and zeal and self-sacrificing love, and in these trace the APPENDIX I. DISRUPTION MINISTERS, SURVIVING AND DECEASED. LIST OF MINISTERS WHO LEFT THE SCOTTISH ESTABLISHMENT IN 1843, SHOWING THE NAMES OF THE DECEASED AND OF THE SURVIVORS AS AT 1st MARCH, 1890. THE LIST IS MARKED BY A DOUBLE SERIES OF NUMBERS IN ORDER TO DISTINGUISH THE TWO CLASSES. NOTE.-Care has been taken to ensure accuracy so far as the information in possession of the Church would allow. Should any of the numerous details be found defective, the Convener invites additional communi cations. In regard to the names marked with an asterisk, recent information is awanting. |