My such epitaphs are taken from a stonemason's catalogue.
For instance the last section-
"Oh call it not death - it is life begun
for the waters are passed
and the home is won
The ransomed spirit hath reached the shore
where they weep and suffer sin no more"
Has been used a number of times such as in-
"Sleep on dear Mother, and take thy rest,
For God hath called when He thought best.
Our loss is great, but thine is gain
In Heaven we hope to meet again.
If love and care could death prevent
Your days would not soon be spent
Life was desired, but God did see
Eternal rest was best for thee
Oh! call it not death: ‘tis life begun,
For the waters are passed, the home is won
The ransomed spirit hath reached the shore
Where they weep and suffer and sin no more."
The last phrase - "The ransomed spirit hath reached the shore
Where they weep and suffer and sin no more." is quite commonly used.
The first half is pointing to a God fearing woman who follows the teachings of the bible which often bids followers to submit to the will of God and indeed the will of Christ.
Cheers
Guy
