Rev. Robertson

Patrick Robertson was a well known Scottish pastor who served at Craigdam in the early 18th century. One day he met a Dr. Kidd from Aberdeen, and the Dr. was under a period of great distress and confusion. He said to Robertson, "How is it, Mr. Robertson, that although the Lord has been pleased to send me some heavy trials, I find it easier to bear them with composure than I do these comparatively light ones?" The reverend replied, "Well, Doctor, that is easily explained. It's just because you carry your big trials to Him that sent them; but you try to get over your little trials in your own strength."