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Gentleman's Magazine 1820 part 1 p.407
these how much are we indebted! to such as these, who have
been heads of families, how much good may be traced, to
Individuals, to Families, and to our Country! Whether I was
noticed as a stranger seated in an antient stall, I cannot
say; but I felt the Anthem from the 121st Psalm, and verses
7 and 8, as exceedingly approriate to my present case; and
the consequent aspirations of gratitude were made. Farewell
to the momentary acrimony arising from the insult in the
street; and welcome gratitude; from a sense of duty, and
thanks to these good Choristers, for occasioing the proper
selection of it.
Returning homeward, after an extended ramble of 1100 miles
in 35 days, not having had for so many years an absence from
business, I will beg leave to conclude with the following
neat little Epitaph, taken from the Cathedral-yard.
On R. and M. BARLY, aged 3 years.
'Ere Sin could blight, or Sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care,
The opening buds of Heav'n convey'd,
And bade them blossom there.'
Yours, &c.
A.Z.
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