3.
Table tomb
Of Nicholas Ferrar, who died 2nd December
1637. An epitaph was composed by his
friend, Richard Crashaw: (translated
from the Latin)
Whatsoever was earthly
of Nicholas Ferrar is laid here.
A man from childhood to the grave
of strictest innocence;
Of balanced judgement, of virginal
purity,
Of old world piety, of deep humility.
Who after studies shaped at Cambridge,
Perfected by travel, built upon these
a life of religion;
And drawing after him, friends and
family
By fasting by prayer and by vigils
unceasing
Improved his days and nights. More
akin
To angels than to men, too soon for
us
In light eternal he finished his
course
Thus brought nigh to the angels and
to God.
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