An Address Delivered at the Interment of Mrs. Harriet Storrs, Consort of Rev. Richard S. Storrs, Braintree, Mass., July 11, 1834.

Name: An Address Delivered at the Interment of Mrs. Harriet Storrs, Consort of Rev. Richard S. Storrs, Braintree, Mass., July 11, 1834.
Author: John Codman

By John Codman

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A funeral address opens by acknowledging the inadequacy of words to express deep sorrow and situates the death within the inscrutable providence of God, while confidently affirming the departed's continued spiritual well‑being. The speaker recounts a lifelong commitment to piety and active service in both urban and rural church contexts, emphasizing her influence as a pastor's companion, maternal tenderness, and charitable care for the afflicted. The oration moves from eulogy to consolation, urging the bereaved husband to persevere in ministry and advising the surviving child to hold fast to a mother's prayers as a sustaining legacy.

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John Codman

John Codman was an American author and speaker known for his contributions to literature in the early 19th century. He is particularly recognized for his address delivered at the interment of Mrs. Harriet Storrs, which reflects his engagement with the social and cultural issues of his time. Additionally, Codman wrote "Free Ships: The Restoration of the American Carrying Trade," where he discussed the importance of maritime commerce and its impact on the American economy. His works provide insight into the historical context of American trade and society during a transformative period.