AT DORCHESTER, MASS.

James Humphrey, 1686.

I nclosed within this shrine is precious dust,

A nd only waits the rising of the just;

M ost useful while he lived, adorned his station,

E ven to old age served his generation,

S ince his decease thought of with veneration.

H ow great a blessing this ruling elder he

U nto this church and town and pastors three!

M ather, the first, did by him help receive;