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This stone is erected by an
affectionate & grateful people
to perpetuate the memory of the
REVD EBENR HUBBARD,
Pastor of the first congregational
Society in Marblehead, who died
Octr 15th 1808 in the 45th year of
his age & 18th of his ministry
In him the Parish has lost a faithful
Minister, Christianity an able Advo-
cate and his Country one of her best
Citizens for he was a bright Example
of every social, moral & christian virtue
Though young in life he was old in
virtue though not arrived to his mer-
dian he was ripe for heaven
"O come away his longing spirit cries,
And share with me the raptures of the skies
Our bliss divine to mortals is unknown;
Immortal life & glory are our own.
There too may the dear pledges of our love
Arrive, & taste with us the Joys above. |
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