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erson was truly a great man, endowed with grand qualities of mind and heart, which he consecrated to high and holy aims; and though, in early life, and in his public career, beset with many difficulties, he heroically achieved for himself, among his own people, a most enviable renown. His work and his worth universally appreciated, his influence widely acknowledged, his services highly valued, his name a household word throughout the Dominion, and his memory a legacy and an inspiration to future generations. And while Canada owes more to him than any other of her sons, his fame is not confined to the land of his birth, which he loved so well, and served so faithfully, but in Britain and in the United States of America his name is well known, and is classed with their own deserving worthies. Whatever judgment may be formed of some parts of his eventful and distinguished career as a public man, there can be but one opinion as to the eminent and valuable services he has rendered to his country, as a laborious, celebrated pioneer preacher, an able ecclesiastical leader, a valiant and veteran advocate of civil and religious liberty--as the founder and administrator of a system of public education second to that of no other land--as the President and life-long patron of Victoria University, _whose oldest living alumnus_ will hold his memory dear to life's close, when severed friends will be reunited; and whose successive classes will revere as the first President and firm friend of their Alma Mater, as the promoter of popular education, the ally of all teachers, and an example to all young men. I lay this simple wreath on the memorial of one, whom I found able and helpful as _a teacher_ in my youth--wise and prudent as _an adviser_ in after life--generous and considerate as _a superior officer_--tender and true as a _friend_. He loved me, and was beloved by me. He doubtless had his faults, but I cannot recall them; and very few, I venture to think, will ever seek to mention them. The green turf which rests on his grave covers them. His memory will live as one of the purest, kindest, best of men. A patriot, a scholar, a Christian--the servant of God, the friend of man. "Amicum perdere est damnorum maximum." Yours, very faithfully, in bonds of truest friendship, W. Ormiston. To J. George Hodgins, Esq., LL.D., Toronto THE STORY OF MY LIFE. CHAPTER I. 1803-1825. Sketch of Early Life.
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