Biblical and Religious Verses on the Chieveley Sampler
The sampler made by Eliza Gibbons contains many references to the Bible
and other religious books, which are listed together with references to
their sources on this page.
- "Watch (prepare) therefore for you know not what hour your Lord will
come" (Sermon on the Mount Matthew chap. 24 v42)
- "Lord remember me when the comest into thy Kingdom" (Crucifixion -
Luke chap. 23 v 42 - Prayer Book Gospel for Maundy Thursday)
- "I'll praise my Maker while I've breath" (This is a Hymn composed by
Isaac Watts 1674-1748 - quoted by Charles Wesley at his death bed)
- "He maketh his angels spirits and his ministers a flaming fire"
(Psalm 104 v4)
- "In the midst of life we are in death" (Burial Service in Book of
Common Prayer)
- "Let they blest spirit deign to dwell
Within thy church below
Make her in holiness excel
And with devotion glow"
(Although this verse sounds as though it may come from a well known hymn,
the source is currently unknown).
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