ries (J. Johnson) says of Gordon "he was one
of the most unassuming and gentle men I ever met; and I well remember his
saintly conversation, as he sat at tea with us. I also remember, (though
only a youth) being struck with his humility, especially for one of his
rank and profession. He generally had on a well worn greyish overcoat,
the side pockets of which gaped somewhat with constant usage for into
them he would cram a large number of tracts and sally forth in company
with me or another of the missionaries, or as sometimes happened he went
alone, drop a tract here or there and speak a seasonable word. He spoke
to me as a youth, as some of our saintly old pastors used to do to the
children of the penniless where they stayed. He wrote me occasionally. A
specimen I herewith append."

Letter to Mr. Johnson, junr.:

"My dear J. . . . since we had a few words together you have not been
out of my mind for any length of time together, and I was very glad to
hear of you to-day from your father. God acts in mysterious ways and
He gave me comfort concerning you on that evening. Trust Him with all
thine heart. He says (He who cannot lie) He lives in you if you
believe that Jesus is the Son of God. His word is truth whatever may
be our feelings, which change as the clouds. You are my dear friend,
saved not on account of your feelings, but because our blessed Lord
loved you unto death, and has washed you in His own blood . . . . I
will not write more than express my hope that He who has begun a good
work may perfect it. Yea he surely will, for He says He will perfect
that which concerneth us--make you useful in His service. May He
strengthen you to fight the good fight of faith, and give you that
crown of glory which fadeth not away; I am very sure He will. May His
will be done on this poor sorrowing world, for the longer we live the
more fleeting are its glories. Good-bye, my dear young friend.
Believe me

Yours sincerely
C. G. GORDON."

Also a further letter to Mr. Johnson. This was written during my illness
and leave of absence from duty--

"My dear Mr. Johnson, I have received your letter with many thanks. I
am so much obliged for your letting me know of MY LADS, and have
written to them a few lines. I wish sometimes I was with you. I like
your quiet earnestness; there is little of that here, and I like the
work; I have also said a