The Fathers, where are they?
Blessed are the dead who
Die in the Lord.
Near by are entombed the remains of Dr. Chandler Robbins, and on the stone we read:—
This Stone Consecrated to the memory Of the Revd Chandler Robbins D D was erected By the inhabitants of the first Religious Society in Plymouth As their last grateful tribute of respect For his eminent labors In the ministry of JESUS CHRIST Which commenced January 30th 1760 And continued till his death June 30th 1799 Ætatis 61 When he entered into the everlasting rest Prepared for the faithful ambassadors Of the most high God.
Ah come heaven’s radiant Offspring hither throng
Behold your prophet your Elijah fled
Let sacred symphony attune each tongue
To chant hosannahs with the virtuous dead.
