English poem
Epitaph On Voltaire
by Thomas Oldham (1816–1878)
Here lies interr'd Voltaire; no letter'd name Can boast more brilliant, more extensive fame. On him what various gifts did heaven confer!— Poet, historian, wit, philosopher; But ah!—peruse it, Christian, with a tear— The chief of infidels lies buried here: Lament the abuse of such rare talents given; Lament such dire ingratitude to heaven.