Binney had a kingly countenance, and a most unique delivery.

His topic was Psalm 147th, 3d and 4th verses.

"God is the Creator of the universe, and the comforter of the sorrowing." He thrust one hand into his breeches pocket, and then ran his other hand through his hair, and began his sermon with the stirring words: "The Jew has conquered the world!" This was the prelude to a grand eulogy of the Psalms of David.
He then unfolded the first part of his text in a most original style, made a long pause, scratched his head again, and said: "Now then, let us take some new thoughts, and then we are done." The closing portion of the rich discourse was on the tender consolations of our Heavenly Father.
Thirty years afterwards Dr.Binney was invited to meet me at breakfast at the house of Dr.Hall, with "Tom Hughes," Dr.Henry Allon and other notabilities.

The noble veteran chatted very serenely, and offered a most majestic prayer while he remained sitting in his arm-chair.

His physical disabilities made it difficult for him to stand; and very soon afterwards the grand old man went up to his crown.