After the singing of the hymn the Brotherhood of Zion, being nearest about the grave, closed with its mystic rites the funeral ceremonies, the Sisters in a tearful group standing beyond us, and all being surrounded by the sincere friends of our departed brother, and the curious ones who ever attend such sad occasions.
A modest tombstone marks his sleeping-place, bearing the following German inscription by Brother Beissel, which I translate freely thus:
HERE REPOSES THE GODLY WARRIOR
AGONIUS
DIED ANNO 1741.
Aged 54 years, 4 months, 28 days.
Victory brings the crown
In the fight for faith, grace, and renown.
Thus blessings crown the warrior true
Who bravely sin and Belial slew.
Peacefully he passed to his chamber of rest
Where now he is free of all pain and distress.