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Epitaph intended for a monument about to be erected in the Parish Church of Cornwood to the memory of the late Thomas Vivian 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 love. 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 deathless to thy God.]