As a preacher he was clear and logical, plain and interesting, in his statements of the great truths of the gospel. His pulpit productions thoroughly partook of his own character, and came forth as the result of close application and much study; and on no occasion would he agree to preach, if it could at all be avoided, without special preparation. Every close observer who heard his deliverances from the pulpit would be at once convinced that he was an able and orthodox expounder of Bible truth, ornate and chaste in language and style; whilst at times his manner of delivery was rather monotonous, yet the matter of his sermons overbalanced any other defect, for he equally well addressed the intellect, the conscience and the heart of the hearer. He married Miss Margaret McWhorter of Pittsburg, Pa., who, with five children, survives him. She was a kind and affectionate wife, an amiable and efficient woman, both at home and among the people of the congregation. Om. S. Binksid KINKAID, MOSES S.-The son of David and Nancy (Stansburg) Kinkaid, was born in Monongalia county, Va. (now West Virginia), Aug. 23, 1842. He was educated at Washington College, Washington, Pa., where he was graduated in 1862; studied divinity in the Western Theological Seminary, Allegheny, Pa., and was licensed by Redstone Presbytery April 26, 1865. He was never ordained, and at the time of his death he was in his senior year at the seminary. He died at his residence, in the country, about fifteen miles from Morgantown, West Virginia, March 24, 1866, of typhoid fever. He was not married. During his seminary course his mind was directed to the foreign field, but this purpose it was not permitted him to fulfill. A short time before his death he expressed a fervent wish that he might live to work for Jesus-to preach Jesus Christ and him crucified; but when death came he was found ready, and went calmly down to the grave, fearing no evil. KINKAID, SAMUEL PORTERFIELD—The eldest child of John and Jane (Porterfield) Kinkaid, was born May 24, 1827, in Donegal, Butler county, Pa. His parents, whose immediate ancestors came from Ireland, were strict and exemplary members of the Presbyterian Church. Dedicated to God in baptism, this beloved brother in early life gave great promise of future usefulness. His pious mother consecrated him to the ministry, pray, ing that the Master would so order his steps that her son would be a herald of the gospel of "peace and good-will to men." In early life he attended the academy at Butler, Pa., for a number of terms, and completed the mathematical course, fitting himself for practical engineering, for which he exhibited a great inclination; and though leading a strictly moral life, that dear mother passed away before her prayers were answered. She died almost instantly, apparently in good health, February 16, 1852, whilst the subject of this brief sketch was engaged in business near his early home. This sore bereavement was to him the call of God. He at once closed his business and returned home, where he remained one year, during which his father died; and he acted as parent and counselor to his brother and sisters, thus bereft of both parents in less than a year. In April of this year (1853) he commenced with zeal, energy and earnest prayer a course of preparation for his future life-work at the Witherspoon Institute in his native county. In the fall of 1855 he entered the junior class at Washington College, Pa., where he was graduated with honor in 1857. He at once repaired to the Western Theological Seminary, Allegheny, Pa., where he remained three years, graduating in the spring of 1860. In the spring of 1859 he was licensed by Allegheny Presbytery, and whilst teaching the Academy at West Freedom, Clarion county, Pa., preached almost every Sabbath. During his last year at the seminary he preached to the congregations of Academia and Rockland, in Clarion Presbytery, where his early labors were most signally blessed in the outpouring of God's Spirit upon that people. One of his elders in the church at Academia writes to me as follows: "Your lamented brother came amongst us about the 15th of January, 1860, and preached on Sabbath, when the attention was so marked that he made an appointment for Monday. The meetings became more interesting from day to day. On the 29th of January the Lord's Supper was administered, when forty-five persons (twelve of whom received the ordinance of baptism) sat down, for the first time, to commemorate the death and sufferings of our Lord Jesus Christ. In March he held a meeting in the Rockland congregation, the result of which was an addition to that church of seventeen-in both churches sixty-two. He was a man who labored diligently for his Master's cause and kingdom. The love of souls lay near his heart. I shall never forget with what zeal he labored amongst us, not only publicly, but from house to house. Though he was cut off in the midst of his days, for him to live was Christ, to die was gain.' From four locations offered to him at his graduation, after much thought and earnest prayer, he resolved to labor among the people where his preachings during the previous winter had been so greatly blessed. He was ordained by Clarion Presbytery November 13, 1860, and at the same time installed over the united churches of Academia, Rockland and Richland. Here his labors were abundant and greatly blessed. Some idea of their magnitude can be reached when we remark that in addition to his labors as pastor of the three congregations, he taught unassisted the Academy at Freedom, Venango county, Pa. With this people he remained for several years, going in and out before them as a preacher, teacher, man and citizen, eminent for his diligence in his Master's work and for his exalted Christian character in every relation of life. His pastoral relation over this people was dissolved in the summer of 1863, and immediately thereafter, on the 15th day of September, he was installed over the churches of Callensburg and Concord, where he labored earnestly and faithfully until his Master called him to a better, higher and holier service. We find the manner of his death and the estimation in which he was held by his ministerial brethren in a paper adopted shortly after his decease, by Clarion Presbytery.' Rev. S. P. Kinkaid died on the evening of the 24th day of March, 1866. At the close of the day and of the week, having made thorough preparation for the Sabbath, and in the enjoyment of his usual health, he was suddenly snatched from time to eternity. He went out to the stable to attend to his horse, and continuing absent for some hours his family became alarmed. After searching for him he was found in the feeding-room, cold in death. From a careful examination of his body by a board of physicians, and from all the circumstances attending this sad event, it was satisfactorily ascertained that he came to his death by the crush or kick of a horse. Thus, unattended by loving companions, and with no kind ministrations of earthly friends, but secure in the arms of the Beloved, he stepped down to the Jordan of death. "A servant of the living God is dead: The providence that called him away is dark to us. That one so active in the Master's work should be removed in the flush of manhood and in the midst of usefulness is truly mysterious. He was an earnest preacher and a faithful pastor. His flaming zeal, his ardent piety and his peculiar ability to present the truth with directness and searching power, were just grounds for high hopes of continued usefulness. But his toils are over. His lifework is done. "Soldier of Christ, well done. Rev. LEVI RISHER, of Ohio Presbytery, who was with him during the afternoon of the evening on which he died, refers to him thus: "Brother Kinkaid departed this life on Saturday night, March 24, 1866, and has gone to his reward. Suddenly, unseen by mortal eye, he passed away. Much of mystery must for all time hang over that last scene. But what comfort to those who knew and loved him is the undoubted evidence of his piety, and that it matters little where or by what means such a man dies! "He stood, as Moses stood, alone with God in that last hour, and he died, as Moses did, in God's embrace. A more laborious and faithful minister I have never known. He was always at work. Every moment of time was priceless in his estimation. He was a constant and persevering student. He was a zealous advocate and promoter of education. He loved to teach. He kept the faith. He fought the good fight. He has finished his course and wears the crown. In our last interview, but two short hours before he was last seen alive, he expressed his joy at the evident tokens of God's presence in many parts of his church. How soon was he to pass where, ever revived, he need go no more out for ever! He spent the next Sabbath in the very presence of the Saviour whom he loved and preached on earth." Thus lived beloved and died lamented, after a brief career in the ministry of about six years, Samuel P. Kinkaid. He was married in 1861 to Miss H. J. McFarland, who, with two children—a son and daughter-is left to mourn his loss. He was a man given to hospitality, of fine personal appearance, pleasing in his address: frank, courteous and cheerful, he carried life and enjoyment to every circle he entered. He was a living Christian, and an earnest minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Why, then, should we lament? Our Father in heaven deals mercifully with all his children. What is now so dark will soon be understood in the light of eternity. J. Kirkpatrick KIRKPATRICK, D.D., JACOB-The son of Alexander and Sarah (Earle) Kirkpatrick, was born on Long Hill, near Baskingridge, N. J., Aug. 7, 1785. He was educated in New Jersey College, Princeton, N. J., where he was graduated in 1804, and studied divinity under John Wood hull, D.D., of Freehold, N. J. He was licensed by New Brunswick Presbytery, June 20, 1809, and was ordained and installed by the same Presbytery as pastor of the United First Church of Amwell, Ringoes, N. J., June 20, 1810: this was his only charge. For fifty-six years did this man of God go in and out before this people. He died at his residence in Ringoes, N. J., May 2, 1866, of the breaking down of his system. He married Miss Mary Sutphen, of Freehold, N. J. They had fourteen children. P. O. STUDDIFORD, D.D.,* of Lambertville, N. J., preached his funeral sermon, whence the following is taken: "The Great Shepherd of Israel has removed from this fold the under-shepherd whom, for many years, he had employed to feed and guide and watch over this portion of the flock. He has called away the oldest pastor of our Synod-revered by our ministry as a father, and tenderly loved as a friend and brother. Sorrow has filled our hearts. If I were to ask this people what was the most marked trait of his character as a man and a Christian, they would say it was an earnest care for their souls; for he showed it in the tenor of his life, in the tenderness and pathos of his preaching, in the earnestness with which he besought and entreated you all to hear the Saviour's call, not ceasing to warn every one, night and day, with tears. He showed it in his readiness to meet every call made on him for his pastoral services, never declining to minister to the sick, the suffering and the afflicted. The most careless felt that he loved their souls, by his interest in their eternal welfare, by his faithful efforts to rouse them, and thus lead them to inquire for their Saviour. It has been a great mercy that he was continued so long, that his bodily health was preserved unimpaired for so many years, so that he could, with scarcely any interruption, minister to his people. The church of Baskingridge, at the time of his birth, was under the pastoral care of the Rev. Samuel Kennedy, an able and successful preacher of the gospel. By him he was baptized. In 1795 the Rev. Robert Finley became pastor of the church. He exerted an important influence in forming the mind and character of the youth, now one of his charge. Dr. Finley was an earnest, faithful and affectionate preacher, and from him our brother formed his first ideas of what a minister ought to be. Often, in listening to him, I have noticed the force of his solemn utterances, and felt that with more tenderness he had quite as much earnestness and pathos as Finley. At an early day Dr. Finley opened a classical school, and he, with Hon. Samuel L. Southard and Rev. Dr. Philip Lindsley, formed the first class that he prepared for college. He entered New Jersey College, where he was graduated in 1804, and soon after commenced teaching school in Somerville, N. J., at the same time studying law at that place and afterward at Flemington, N. J. In 1807 he was hopefully brought to the Saviour, and he relinquished his legal studies and entered upon his preparation for the ministry. Rev. W. J. WRIGHT, who was co-pastor with Dr. Kirkpatrick, spoke of him as follows: "It was meekness which adorned his life and lent a gentle and tender grace to every lineament of his countenance. So far did meekness rule in his life, so anxious was he to govern himself, that I have feared he might have carried his forbearance too far: his dread of controversy, his fear of casting reproach upon Christian character by any seeming contention, sometimes led him to yield his judgment to opinions far below his own. He This was Rev. Dr. Studdiford's last sermon. He died soon after, and his memoir is in this volume, page 204. would not make an ambitious claim. He would forego his own due rather than seem to contend for it. Unassuming gentleness and retiring modesty were the constant ornaments of the character of this dignified, polished, perfect gentleman, and kind, affectionate, exemplary Christian.' Robert Rinku KIRKWOOD, ROBERT-The son of William and Ann (Watson) Kirkwood, was born in Paisley, Scotland, May 25, 1793. He was educated at Glasgow College, Scotland, entering in 1820 and attending four years. He studied divinity in the Theological Hall, under John Dick, D.D., of Glasgow, in 1824, remaining four sessions. In 1828 he was licensed, and as there were urgent calls from America at that time for ministers, he sailed for the United States. On his arrival he joined the New York Classis of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church. At first he supplied the pulpit of an absent minister in the city; then labored under the Missionary Society of that Church till 1830. This year he took charge of the church in Courtlandtown, N. Y., and here his labors were highly blessed. He deemed it his most interesting and successful field of labor. Through his instrumentality a congregation was gathered and some precious seasons of revival occurred. His next settlement was at Auburn, and in 1837 at Sandbeach, in Cayuga Classis. In 1839 he started West as a domestic missionary. He remained in Illinois seven years. In 1846 he returned East, and for eleven years he labored as agent for the Bible and Tract Societies. In 1857 he removed to Yonkers, N. Y., and passed the remainder of his life in writing for the press. Up to this time his ministerial relations had been with the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church; but when the Westminster Presby terian Church was started in Yonkers, he cast in his lot with that people, and remained a faithful, attentive and zealous member of the congregation, his ministerial relation being with Albany Presbytery. He died at his residence in Yonkers, N. Y., Aug. 26, 1866, of paralysis. He married Miss Ann Ogilvie, who, with two sons and three daughters, survives him. Besides numerous articles contributed to The Christian Intelligencer, New York Observer and The Presbyterian, he wrote Lectures on the Millennium, a series of lectures delivered in the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Yonkers, N. Y., in 1855, published by Sheldon & Co., New York, pp. 168. Universalism Explained, published in 1856. A Plea for the Bible, a popular work, having an extensive sale, published by Sheldon & Co., New York, in 1860, pp. 175. Illustrations of the Offices of Christ, a practical treatise on divine influences, together with a selection of sermons, published by Sheldon & Co., New York, in 1862, pp. 346. Rev. LEWIS W. MUDGE, of Yonkers, N. Y., writes as follows: "He was an earnest worker, carrying out in his life the missionary spirit of his Master. Brought up under the preaching of one of the most popular and evangelical ministers in Scotland, and studying under the excellent Dr. Dick, he enjoyed opportunities-faithfully embraced-of learning and study. ing systematically the great doctrines of our faith above many. His mind was vigorous and practical. He was not what we would call now-a-days a popular preacher. His sermons have no flowing language nor particular elegance of diction, but their great recommendation is their simplicity, |