‘MEMENTO MORI’


ON THE DEATH OF SIR WILLIAM SHARP OF STONNIE-HILL.

TWo Potent Heraulds joyntly do proclaim
Good Stonnie-hill's deserved Praise, and Fame:
Dame Nature fram'd Him, Faithful, Wise, and Just,
Fortune afforded Tryal of His Trust.
Our Sov'raign's Cash, and Signet testifie
Sir William Signal, for Fidelitie.
O Stonie-hill! (but certainly the best
Of Parian-Marble, for a Solid Breast;)
Noble, Ignoble Person, Rich, or Poor,
Were at His hand of equal dealing sure.
Religion, Prudence, Truth, and Loyalty,
Perpetuat His Fragrant Memory.
His nearest Heir, and kindly Legators,
Are of just Purchase, justly Possessors:
Heav'n hath His Soul, the Grave His Corps; but must
Refound the meanest Atome of His Dust.
R. D.

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