Grave stone quote most likely from Proverbs 11:30 - The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Grave stone quote most likely from Proverbs 11:30 - The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Inscription
Tombstone reads:
In Memory of the Rev. Isaac Grier D.D.
who departed this life on the 2nd of Nov. 1843
Aged 67 Years.
(illegible word) was a native of GA. and
connected with the
Ass. Reformed Presybterian
Church. He became Pastor of the
United Congregations of Sardis
and Steel Creek in 1804.
Which relation continued
until one year before his death.
He was a kind master,
affectionate husband and parent
and a faithful minister.
"For they watch for your souls
As they must give an account
the fruit of righteousness is
(stone is broken at this point)
Souls is wise"
(A plaque is added at the bottom)
Minister
Sardis ARP Church
1804-1842
Gravesite Details
Broken stone/Buried in "Old Cemetery" across from church
Family Members
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