The inscription reads:
In memory of Robert Daly Pyper, the only and beloved Child of Robert Deverell Pyper and Harriette his Wife. Died 12 September 1850. Aged 5 years.
The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away: blessed be the name of the Lord.
Also of Robert Deverell Pyper M.D. Father of the above. Died 26th September 1851. Aged 34 years.
Yea, though I walk through the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
You can see more gravestones and memorials over at this week's Taphophile Tragics.
4 comments:
5 years and their only child. How sad. Lovely picture.
Beneath Thy Feet
And Hariette ... left with noone ... I am so glad you included the inscription ... I was getting lost.
You included that TESCO sign deliberately, didm't you?? Looks very incongrous ...
Julie, it's difficult to avoid that sign - Tesco and St Andrew's are next door to each other!
How very sad. And also the reason I've always loved graveyards; my grandma used to take me into the one near church when I was a toddler and read the inscriptions and make up stories about the families...
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