THIS Monument
perpetuates the memory, and
fingular virtues of
REVD JOHN CLEAVELAND A.M., who
died April 22d 1799, which
day completed his 77th year.
He was ordained to the paftorial office,
in this place, Feb.y 25th O.S.A.D. 1747,
and for more than 52 years, was
eminently a faithful Watchman, being
ever ready, and "apt to teach." His zeal
and attention to the duties of his office,
evinced the purity of his motives. His
mind was richly ftored with useful fci=
=ence, & in the holy fcriptures, he was
emminently learned. His undeviating
virtue commanded refpect, and con=
=firmed the hope of his
bliffful immortality.
"His foul releaf'd from cumb'rous clay,
Expatriates in eternal day,
And with the great Jehovah dwells,
Who wonders vaft and new reveals."