Grave of Mrs & Rev John Fennell

St Paul's, Cross Stone



The grave of Mrs & Rev John Fennell at St Paul's, Cross Stone

Inscription


Memento Mori
Sacred to the memory of Jane, late wife of the Rev John Fennell, Incumbent of Cross Stone
who departed this life May 26th 1829, aged 76 years
     
Farewell blest saint thou dear and faithful friend,
Beloved in life lamented in the end.
Instructed long in sharp afflictions school,
to make submission to the Lord,
thy rule to find when every hope of life was past.
Thy best, thy choicest comforts were thy last.
Thou now with Him eternally shall dwell,
blest saint thou dear and faithful friend FAREWELL.
     
Also in memory of the Rev John Fennell for 22 years the faithful, the diligent and the much
respected incumbent of this chapelry who sole aim was to testify to Christ as a Ransom for all.
He died beloved and lamented Oct., 13th 1841, aged 79 years

This image [HH306.JPG] was kindly submitted by Derrick Habergham



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