In memory

Of

WILLIAM CHARLES HOLGATE

DIED MARCH 25 - 1878

AGED 21 YEARS
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Weep not for me my Mother dear
I am not dead but sleeping here
I was not yours but Christ's alone
He loved me best so called me home.

Fare well dear Love 'tis hard 
'Tis hard so soon to part
To loos the silken words of love
Which bound us hear to Heart
But oh the parting's not for long
We'll meet beyond the river (?)
And stand ..?..  His blood was shed strong
And part no more for ever.

"Boast not thyself of tomorrow for thou know-
est not what a day may bring forth."