by Robert Barclay

“ He had the happiness of early perceiving the infinite superiority of religion to every other attainment; and Divine grace enabled him to dedicate his life and all that he possessed, to promote the cause of piety and virtue. For the welfare of his friends, he was sincerely and warmly concerned, and he travelled and wrote much, as well as suffered cheerfully, in support of the Society and the principles to which he had conscientiously attached himself. ”

“ The estimation in which his character and writings were held by George Fox, who, in the Divine hand, was greatly instrumental in the founding and settlement of the Society of Friends, will appear from the following short, but comprehensive testimony, prefixed to the folio edition of Robert Barclays works; which being now rarely to be met with, the testimony is copied entire; trusting that the reader will not be so fastidious as to contemn the simplicity of style of this eminent and faithful servant. ”

“ All the virtues harmonize, and are connected with one another: this firm and resolute spirit in the prosecution of duty, was united with great sympathy and compassion towards persons in affliction and distress. ”