There's one parish church for all the people, whatsoever may be their ranks in life or their degrees, Except for one damp, small, dark, freezing cold, little Methodist chapel of ease, And close by the churchyard there's a stonemason's yard, that when the time is seasonable. Will furnish with afflictions sore and marble urns and cherubims very low and reasonable. -Thomas Wood Witchcraft, said Hamish Macbeth. Jist
The excerpt describes a parish where a single church serves people from all walks of life, reflecting a sense of communal worship and unity. However, it highlights an exception: a small, gloomy Methodist chapel that seems inadequate compared to the main church. This contrast emphasizes the varied experiences among the community members in their spiritual lives.
The passage also mentions a stonemason's yard near the churchyard, suggesting a seasonal connection to the realities of life and death. This yard provides marble urns and cherubs, indicating the somber yet beautiful aspects of remembrance and mourning. Overall, the text captures both the communal aspects of faith and the inevitable presence of loss.
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