Samuel Wesley (1690-1739) - Find a Grave Memorial

Samuel Wesley

Birth

1690

Death

6 Nov 1739 (aged 48–49)

Burial

St George Churchyard Tiverton

Tiverton, Mid Devon District, Devon, England Add to Map

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Here lie interr'd
The remains of the Rev. SAMUEL WESLEY, A. M.
Some time Student of Christ Church, Oxon:
A man, for his uncommon wit and learning,
For the benevolence of his temper,
And simplicity of manners
Deservedly beloved and esteemed by all.
An excellent Preacher:
But whose best sermon
Was, the constant example of an edifying life.
So continually and zealously employed
In acts of beneficence and charity,
That he truly followed
His blessed Master's example
In going about doing good.
Of such scrupulous integrity,
That he declined occasions of advancement in the world
Through fear of being involved in dangerous compliances,
And avoided the usual ways to preferment
As studiously as many others seek them.
Therefore after a life spent
In the laborious employment of teaching youth,
First, for near twenty years
As one of the Ushers in Westminster School;
Afterwards for seven years
As Head Master of the Free School at Tiverton,
He resigned his soul to God,
Nov. 6, 1739, in the 49th year of his age.