A47613:196
A summons to the grave, or, The necessity of a timely preparation for death…
A summons to the grave, or, The necessity of a timely preparation for death demonstrated in a sermon preached at the funeral of that most eminent and faithful servant of Jesus Christ Mr. John Norcot who departed this life March 24, 1675/6 / by Benjamin Keach.
London: printed for Ben Harris, 1676
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
He hath fought the Fight, the Crown hath gained,
He hath fought the Fight, the Crown hath gain'd,
Yea, and to perfect Visions hath attained;
Yea, and to perfect Visions hath attain'd;
And you his Mourners here, the Word doth say.
The Righteous from bad times are snatched away;
The Righteous from bad times are snatch'd away;
A Prince and a great man you all can tell