RECORD: Bridge, J. Frederick. 1882. Words of Anthem composed by J. Frederick Bridge (Mus. Doc Oxon.) for the Funeral of Charles Darwin Esq. Westminster Abbey. [offprint]

REVISION HISTORY: Text prepared by John van Wyhe 2.2007. RN2

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WESTMINSTER ABBEY.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26TH, 1882.

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Words of Anthem composed by J. FREDERICK BRIDGE
(Mus. Doc Oxon.) for the Funeral of

CHARLES DARWIN, ESQ.

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Proverbs iii, 13, 15, 16, 17.

"Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and getteth understanding.

"She is more precious than rubies, and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

"Length of days in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and honour.

"Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace."

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ANTHEM AT THE GRAVE. (Handel).

"His body is buried in peace, but his name liveth evermore."

(Ecclus. xliv. 14.)

 

Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St. Martin's Lane


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