Wall tablet in Dunkeld Cathedral commemorating the Reverend John Robb d. 1838 in the wreck of the ‘Forfarshire’
Location
Dunkeld Cathedral, Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Transcript
'SPES EST ANCHORA ANIMI / THIS TRIBUTE / OF THE / Respect Affection Gratitude and Sorrow / OF HIS DEEPLY AFFECTED FRIENDS AND FLOCK / is erected to the memory of / THE REV. JOHN ROBB, A.M. / Minister of the United Parishes of / DUNKELD AND DOWALLY / Who in a voyage for the benefit of his health / PERISHED BY THE WRECK OF THE 'FORFARSHIRE' STEAMSHIP/ Off the Fern Islands,/On the 7th September 1838, / AND WAS BURIED IN BAMBOROUGH CHURCHYARD. / Endowed by Nature with superior talents, / Guided by the purest Religious Principles, / Adorned by valuable Literary Acquirements, / Possessing the Highest Qualifications / for his/Sacred Office / And distinguished by Zeal, Faithfulness and Diligence / In the discharge of his important Duties, / He had, during his short Ministry greatly endeared himself / To all classes of his Parishioners, / Who now lament in him the loss of / A KIND FRIEND AND ABLE PREACHER AND A BELOVED PASTOR. / He was born at Lamington, in Lanarkshire, 23RD day of Sep. 1798, / And Ordained Minister of this Parish 14th day of July 1836. / "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour / wherein the Son of Man cometh." Matt. XXV.13'
Details
Materials: Sandstone, white marble
Vessel: SS Forfarshire
People
Age: 40
Date of Death: 7/9/1838
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Passenger
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