Thou our beloved and light of Earth hast crossed <br />The sea of darkness to the yonder shore. <br />There dost thou shine a light transferred, not lost, <br />Through love to kindle in our souls the more.<br /><br />George Meredith<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/on-the-tombstone-of-james-christopher-wilson-d-april-11-1884-in-headley-churchyard-surrey/