Arnot, William, c 1843-1847

From a typed note pasted on the page: "Arnot, William. Born at Scone, Perthshire, 1808. Studied at Glasgow University. Ordained at St. Peter's, Glasgow, 1838. Signed the Act of Seperation and Deed of Demission. Married, 1844, daughter of Mr. Fleming of Clairmont. Translated to Free High Church, Edinburgh, 1863. "There was a certain indescribable originality in virtue of which whatever he said and did was his own and not another man's. His was a cheerful religion, and his was hopeful preaching. How long and cordially will his work and he be remembered! How distinctly one forsees, long years after this, in one company and another, the loving relaxation of the features, and the kindly tones of the voice, when men recall the name and speak of the ministry of William Arnot!" (R. R.). Died, 1875. Publications.- From 1871 Mr Arnot had charge of the Family Treasury. His principal separate publications were: Memoirs of James Halley. Life of Dr. James Hamilton. The Race for Riches. Laws from Heaven for Life on Earth, 2 vols. Roots and Fruits of the Christian Life. The Parables of our Lord. The Lesser Parables of our Lord. Lessons of Grace in tthe Language of Nature. Posthumous. - Autobiography , with Memoir by Mrs. Fleming (his daughter).