Epitaphs

(A priest's headstone 1832-1895)
Remember friends, as you pass by,
as you are now, so once was I,
as I am now, so you must be,
then prepare for death and follow me.

(Children's cemetary memorial statue)
God gives us all love.
But something to love,
he only lends us...

(1863-1880)
Rest loved one rest,
while yet we toil and wait,
until with all the blest,
we meet at heavens gate...

(Two children aged 1 and 4, died 1842)
Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade,
death came with friendly care.
Thy opening buds to heaven conveyed,
and bade them blossom there....

(1819-1908)
In my hand no price I bring,
simply to the cross I cling...

(Unknown)
Oh for the touch of a vanished hand,
and the sounds of a voice that is still...

(Desert Storm victim)
Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down a life for a friend...

(1799-1862)
Weep not for him Jesus said,
for he came up higher and reaped his just reward...

(1921-1986)
The strife is over,
the battle is done.
The victory of life has been won...

(1916-1991)
His tapestry of life is complete...

(Unknown)
Do not look here to see me.
Look instead to your heart and to the heavens...