English poem
EPITAPH on Mr. BEIGHTON, who had been Vicar of Egham forty-five Years
by David Garrick (1717–1779)
Near half an age, with every good man's praise, Among his flock the shepherd pass'd his days; The friend, the comfort of the sick and poor, Want never knock'd unheeded at his door; Oft when his duty call'd, disease and pain Strove to confine him, but they strove in vain: All moan his death, his virtues long they try'd, They knew not how they lov'd him 'till he dy'd: Peculiar blessings did his life attend, He had no foe, and CAMDEN was his friend.
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