Death & Dying
For Mr. Charles Greenwood
From Epitaphs · Osborn ed., vol. 8 (1870)
Death & Dying
The blessed, tempted man, who always fear'd.
Hath laid triumphantly his burden down;
Intrepid when the stingless foe appear'd.
He bow'd his head, and gain'd the victor's crown:
Exalted to a higher place above,
Who humbly chose on earth the lowest place,
His endless fears are lost in endless love,
His ceaseless prayers in never-ending praise.
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