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Epitaph intended for a monument about to be erected in the Parish Church of Co[^r]nwood to the memory of the late Thomas [Brian?] who was vicar of that Parish from 1747 to' March 17th:1793, on which day he died, generally lamented. [2 short & 1 long line to fill to edge of page] The [meteor life?], is past, yet memory draws A lengthn'd track serene of Purest light, Oh' ye that kindle as ye gaze applause. Let your light shine as [underlined: innocently bright.] Let his mild virtues imitated be By all who lov'd him: For all did him loves. So shall each coming generation see the peaceful ways of wisdom [underlined: from above'] So gentle spirit: shall thou joy to find Thy life whose path unsullied thou hast trod. In Death unceasing to instruct mankind [underlined: I'll angels raise thee death [lifs?] to thy God.