English poem
The INSCRIPTION on the Reverend Mr. WEBB's Monument
by Ebenezer Chaplin (1733–1822)
With Paul he said, When all vain hopes are slain; For me to live is Christ, to die is gain: This was the theme, that fill'd his passing breath; That eas'd the sting, when he resign'd to death. Blest man! for harmony and peace belov'd: Blest man! from shew and flattery remov'd. O! did like him each preacher take delight, To paint religion in her native light, All would like stars in comely order shine, And fill the spacious earth with light divine, 'Till time shall end, and God shall speak the word, Arise O saints! and meet your blessed Lord.