Epigram 12. An Epitaph on my Noble Cousin Mr. Edward Reppington, who deceased about the 24th year of his age, and lies buried in Tamworth

Stay, whosoe're thou art that passest by,
And notice take who here entomb'd doth ly:
For Edward Reppington (the hopes, and heir)
Of Ammington and Adderston lies here.
He was a Gentleman of so much worth,
That he hath left few equals on the earth;
As early Fruit for Princes got, even so
(Being ripe for Heaven) he hence so young did go.
The Reppingtons, and Seabrights should rejoyce
For giving being to such ex'lencies;
Although (through Natures weakness) they yet mourn
That's mortal part is faln into his Urne:
They that would be belov'd as he, must grow
In vertue as in years; think on't, and go.