The monument of Mrs. Cowper, erected by her husband in the chancel of St. Peter's church at Berkhamstead, contains the following verses composed by a young lady her niece, the late Lady Walsingham. Here lies, in early years bereft of life, Still was she studious never to offend, Whoc'er thou art that dost this Tomb draw near, O stay awhile, and shed a friendly tear, These lines, tho' weak, are as herself sincere. The truth and tenderness of this Epitaph will more than compensate with every candid Reader the imperfection ascribed to it by its young and modest Author-To have lost a parent of a character so virtuous and endearing, at an early period of |