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End of a Poetic Faith and the Lewes Funeral
A diary presage of decline marks the death of a writer who penned a farewell to his verses and faith. The Rev Wildbore led a funeral sermon from 2 Timothy 4,7-8 for the departed. Mrs Ann Shepherd, widow of Rev Samuel Shepherd, dies Sept 11 1801 at Lewes aged 85. Her piety, evangelical schooling, and steadfast faith defined a life long linked to Tunbridge Wells. Her husband’s ministry left a small, devoted church, and she remained strong in belief even after a paralytic stroke two years prior. Her burial sermon from Job 5: The Lord is precious in the death of his saints. Lewes, J D M.
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Lewes
Sussex
Ann Shepherd
Samuel Shepherd
Tunbridge- Wells
Kent
King and
Doddridge
Hill
Shepherd
Tunbridge
Tunbridge-Wells
Job v
Mr. Middleton
Lewes, Ae