Epitaph

Dvmmer, The Shepherd Sacrific'd, By Wolves, because the Sheep he priz'd. The Orphans Father, Churches Light, The Love of Heav'n, of Hell the Spite. The Countrys Gapman, and the Face, That Shone, but knew it not, with Grace. Hunted by Devils, but Reliev'd By Angels, and on High Receiv'd. The Martyr'd Pelican, who Bled Rather than leave his Charge Unfed. A proper Bird of Paradise, Shot, and Flow'n thither in a Trice.

Lord, Hear the Cry of Righteous Dummers wounds Ascending still against the Salvage Hounds, That Worry thy dear Flocks; and let the Cry Add Force to Theirs, that at thine Altar ly.