Memorial Details

ERECTED
In Memory of
Mary the Wife of John Davey:
of this Parish, who was Buried,
the 23; Day of December; 1760.
AElatis Suce 35
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Weep not for me, my friends behind,
My parent dear; and husband kind.
I’m soon call’d to the dust from here,
To meet my Blessed, Saviour dear.
When I departed: hence from here
I left behind six children dear:
The one not more than ten days old.
I left them to my husbands care;
Twas Melancholy: to behold.
To be brought up; y LORD to fear.
I am cut off, twas Heavens decree.
To spare the fruit; and take the tree:
O cruel Death; soon to end;
A faithful wife: and sincere friend.