MCMILLAN, John Kennedy, Rev (1833-1904)
Assembly memorial minute, 1904
The Commission of Assembly desires to record with deep regret the removal by death of the Rev. J.K. McMillan, who was an ardent advocate of the union of the various branches of the Presbyterian Church which took place in the year 1859, and who from that historic event until his death took a prominent part in the proceedings of the General Assembly and other Courts of the Church.
His influence as a member of many of the Committees was at all times exercised for the glory of the Master and the spiritual and temporal benefit of the community. As one of the Clerks of Assembly his acquaintance with the. Standing Orders assisted much to expedite business, whilst his tact and geniality contributed greatly to remove such difficulties as might arise during debate. When federation of the Churches in the various States became practicable he threw himself heartily into a matter so much to be desired, and had the pleasure of seeing it consummated under most satisfactory conditions, the Church thus becoming a greater power for good throughout the Commonwealth.
By his lamented death only one of two members of the General Assembly of 1859—the Rev. J. Meek—now remains, who, after taking part in the wonderful extension of the Church, is still spared to carry on the active duties of a Minister.
The Commission deeply sympathises with the bereaved widow and family, with the Congregation of which Mr. McMillan was spared so long to be a most successful Minister, and with the Presbytery of the bounds, of which he was for many years the efficient Clerk, but reverently bows to the will of God, and seeks grace to profit by the lessons which the dispensation of His wise and gracious providence is designed to teach.
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