Rev. Peter Clark, Sr.

The following is inscribed on his headstone in Danvers, MA:

Here lies Intomb'd the Remains of
The Rev'd Mr. Peter Clark.

For almoft 51 Years the painfull Laborious & Faithfull
Paftor of the Firft Chirch in this Town. He was a
Great Divine, and accomplifh'd Chriftian: In whole Character,
y moft Exemplary patience, humility & Meeknefs were
illiftriously Difplay'd. He was Born March 12th, 1693.
Graduated at Harvard College In Cambridge 1712.
ordain'd Paftor of y firft Church in this town June 5th 1717
He Liv'd much efteem'd & refpected, & after a Long Life
Spent in y Service of religion, He Died much Lamented
June 10th 1768 Etatts 76

wrapt in his arms who Bled on calvarys plain
we murmur not, Bleft Shade, nor dare complain.
Fled to thofe Seats where perfect Spirits Shine
we mourn our Lot, yet ftill rejoyce in thine.
Taught By they Tongue By thy example Lead
We Blefsd thee living and revere thee Dead.
Sleep here thy Dust till the Laft Trump Shall Sound.
The Fhalt thou rife & be w't perfect Glory Crowned.