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 182 ASIIBURTON CHURCH.

&quot; Ellen Jane, and Marianna,

Only Children

of the late Rev. William Eobinson, and Ellen Jane, his Wife. Their affectionate Mother,

In fond remembrance of their heaven-loved innocence. Consigns their remembrance to this Sanctuary.

In humble gratitude

For the glorious assurance, that

&quot; Of such is the Kingdom of God&quot;

This exquisite work of genius is placed under the beautiful eastern window of stained glass, in the south choral aisle, in Lichfield Cathedral. Somewhat simi lar in its effect on the feelings is a monument in Ashbourne Church, to the only daughter of Sir Brooke Boothbj, a child of five years of age. On a low white marble pedestal is a mattress, where the little sufferer reclines, her sweet face expressive both of pain and patience. Her beautiful hands, clasped together, rest near her head. The only drapery is a frock, flowing loosely, and a sash, whose knot is twisted forward, as in the restlessness of disease. You imagine that she- has just turned, in the tossings of fever, to seek a cooler spot on her pillow, or an easier position for her wearied form. The inscription is in four languages ;

To Penelope, Only child of Sir Brooke and Susanna Boothby.

She was in form and intellect most exquisite.

The unfortunate parents confided their all to this frail bark,

And the wreck was total.

I was not in safety ; neither had I rest ;

Neither was I quiet; And this trouble came.

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