The virtues of his character in private and public life,
Will be long remembered (and most justly) with
Veneration by his family,
Congregation and acquaintance.

He was an affectionate husband and parent,
A warm and steady friend,

A learned and able Divine,
A faithful reprover of vice; and a
Bright pattern of the duties he taught.

He was a sensible and cheerful companion,
Possessed of extensive knowledge;
Remarkable for his accuracy in the discipline
And government of this Church:
And most zealous for the public weal.

II. Tim. Chap. 4, v. 7, and 8.

On a marble monument on the Church wall.

TO THE MEMORY OF

PHILADELPHIA DOUGLAS,

Daughter of James Douglas, of Dornock,

And Wife of Robert MacMurdo, of Drungen;

Who, having lived in this frail world 31 years, adorned With innocence, and the most amiable virtues,

Was called to immortality by the great rewarder of the good, upon the 6th day of February, 1754.

"Nor herb, fruit, flow'r

Glistening with dew, nor fragrance after showers;
Nor grateful evening mild, nor walk by moon,
Or glittering star light, without thee is sweet."

TO THE MEMORY OF

ROBERT IRVING, Esq.

Youngest son of the late John Irving, Esq.

Of Boushaw;

Late Lieutenant-Colonel of the 70th Regiment.

A brave and deserving Officer, And very humane man ; Who lost his life in the West Indies, In the service of his country, October 5, 1794 ; Aged 50 years.

And of William Irving, his son,
A promising youth here interred;
Who died prematurely, January 25, 1799;
In the 10th year of his age.

A pillar or column is erected near the Market-Place of Dumfries; which contains the following Inscription :

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF

CHARLES, DUKE OF QUEENSBERRY,
AND DOVER,

Erected by the County of Dumfries,

As a monument of their veneration for the character
Of that illustrious nobleman ;
Whose exalted virtues rendered him the ornament
Of society, and whose numerous acts
Of public beneficence and private charity,
Endeared him to his country.

Ob. 22d Oct. 1778; Aetat 80.

Bornock Church-yard, Bumfries-shire.

ON JOHN GRAHAM,

Of Rose-trees;

JANET IRVING, HIS SPOUSE,

Christopher Graham, their son, and his Wife.

Praises on tombs are trifles vainly spent,
Let each good name be its own monument ;
What's here said, ye living it doth respect,
That thou, O man! may'st seriously reflect
On this memento, which in mind still have,
That each moment on the former shuts the grave;
Thy warrant is gone out, tho' dormant yet,
Perhaps behind one moment lurks thy fate;
Which opes the scene to eternal future things,
Which closes all, and final sentence brings.

Known to few, esteemed by many,
Who lived between fame and obscurity,
Neither abounding nor difficient in learning,
Devoted to his school;

But as a Christian, having finished his life
And labour together, here desires to rest undisturbed,

JOHN DRYDEN,

Who died, 26th March, 1810; aged 71 years.

ON MARGARET HOLLIDAY,

Spouse to David Stewart, Shoe-maker, in Cleugh-side, Who died, April 11, 1803; aged 63 years.

For twenty years and eight I liv'd a maiden's life, And five and thirty years I was a married wife;

And in that space of time eight children, I did bear,
Four sons, four daughters, who were lov'd most dear ;
Three of that number, as the Scriptures run,
Preach up the way to Heaven, and Hell to shun.

Gretna church-yard.

IN MEMORY OF THE

REV. MR. JAMES GATT,

Late Minister of the Gospel here,

Who died, October 31, 1787;

In the 88th year of his age.

He was 60 years Minister of this parish,
During which long period

He discharged the office of Pastor,

With the most unwearied diligence and fidelity, Exemplifying in his walk and conversation, The power of that religion which he inculcated.

FF