'Watch therefore, For in such an hour, As ye think not . . .': epitaph, Rickmansworth churchyard
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'Watch therefore, For in such an hour, As ye think not . . .': epitaph, Rickmansworth churchyard
Image: © Stefan Czapski Taken: 28 Apr 2013
The inscription reads: 'Watch therefore, For in such an hour, As ye think not, the Son of Man cometh'. The text doesn't quite correspond to any single verse in Matthew 24 - though that seems to be the source of the quotation. (I am absolutely no Biblical scholar - any guidance would be appreciated!). The stone commemorates 'Mr.THOMAS BROWN, who departed this Life, 24th June, 1812, Aged 46', and his wife, Rosamond, who survived him by 31 years. POST-SCRIPT: since submitting this item in 2013 I have often met with versions of the same text - whether on tombstones, or - as in this case - on an old text-board: Image
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