Friday, January 3, 2003

On The Religious Memory Of Mrs. Catherine Thomson, My Christian Friend, Deceased Dec. 16, 1646 Comments

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When Faith and Love, which parted from thee never,
Had ripened thy just soul to dwell with God,
Meekly thou didst resign this earthly load
Of death, called life, which us from life doth sever.
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John Milton
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Michael Walker 03 November 2019

A sonnet to a Christian lady, who left behind memories of good works and alms giving- her generosity. She has her reward from God who decide she will 'drink thy fill of pure immortal streams'. Quite convincing, not too sentimental.

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