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missing last word
« on: Monday 22 July 13 12:22 BST (UK) »
Has anyone come across this epitaph ? The last word is missing from the gravestone .                                                   He giveth his beloved sleep to thy ?            would appreciate any help please.

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Re: missing last word
« Reply #1 on: Monday 22 July 13 12:31 BST (UK) »
There are some hits for "He giveth his beloved sleep", but nothing with " to thy" after it. Where did you get this verse from? A transcription, or have you seen the original?

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Re: missing last word
« Reply #2 on: Monday 22 July 13 12:32 BST (UK) »
"He giveth his beloved sleep." Psalm 127:2
http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/0012.htm

It is normally just that "to thy" Lord or God may have been added
Leicestershire:Chamberlain, Dakin, Wilkinson, Moss, Cook, Welland, Dobson, Roper,Palfreman, Squires, Hames, Goddard, Topliss, Twells,Bacon.
Northamps:Sykes, Harris, Rice,Knowles.
Rutland:Clements, Dalby, Osbourne, Durance, Smith,Christian, Royce, Richardson,Oakham, Dewey,Newbold,Cox,Chamberlaine,Brow, Cooper, Bloodworth,Clarke
Durham/Yorks:Woodend, Watson,Parker, Dowser
Suffolk/Norfolk:Groom, Coleman, Kemp, Barnard, Alden,Blomfield,Smith,Howes,Knight,Kett,Fryston
Lincolnshire:Clements, Woodend

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Re: missing last word
« Reply #3 on: Monday 22 July 13 13:09 BST (UK) »
Hi Ruskie , this was from the records office transcribed from the gravestone before it was lost /removed.   thanks for your reply.

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Re: missing last word
« Reply #4 on: Monday 22 July 13 13:13 BST (UK) »
Thankyou iluleah , I have been trying to find apt words , without success.

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« Reply #5 on: Monday 22 July 13 13:17 BST (UK) »
Possibly a slight mistranscription of the stone? Or perhaps an addition was made to the original verse. Shame the stone is now gone ....  :(

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« Reply #6 on: Monday 22 July 13 13:28 BST (UK) »
yes Ruskie both are good possibilities. It's like being unable to finish the last word in a crossword puzzle!   

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« Reply #7 on: Monday 22 July 13 13:41 BST (UK) »
Quote from: alienlady on Monday 22 July 13 13:28 BST (UK)
yes Ruskie both are good possibilities. It's like being unable to finish the last word in a crossword puzzle!   

I know what you mean some of the smallest things can 'annoy' ;D
Leicestershire:Chamberlain, Dakin, Wilkinson, Moss, Cook, Welland, Dobson, Roper,Palfreman, Squires, Hames, Goddard, Topliss, Twells,Bacon.
Northamps:Sykes, Harris, Rice,Knowles.
Rutland:Clements, Dalby, Osbourne, Durance, Smith,Christian, Royce, Richardson,Oakham, Dewey,Newbold,Cox,Chamberlaine,Brow, Cooper, Bloodworth,Clarke
Durham/Yorks:Woodend, Watson,Parker, Dowser
Suffolk/Norfolk:Groom, Coleman, Kemp, Barnard, Alden,Blomfield,Smith,Howes,Knight,Kett,Fryston
Lincolnshire:Clements, Woodend

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Re: missing last word
« Reply #8 on: Monday 22 July 13 14:02 BST (UK) »
that is so true Iluleah. Think it is coffee break time ! kind regards.
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