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title: 'Lines on the Death of Theophilus Eaton'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'Abraham Pierson, Sr.'
date: 1865-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Autobiography and Biography'
- 'Colonial Presbyterian History'
- 'Puritan'
scriptures:
- 'Psalms 23'
- 'John 14'
- 'Nehemiah 2'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/pierson-1865-lines-on-the-death-of-theophilus-eaton
---

# Lines on the Death of Theophilus Eaton

Elegy and tribute to Theophilus Eaton, governor of New Haven. Praises his piety, leadership, and wisdom, likening him to biblical heroes and celebrating his entrance to glory.

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