Here lyeth interred the body of
the Rev Joseph Green
the worthy Pastor of the Church.
As a gentleman & friend
a Christian & a minister
his character was greatly distinguished.
His natural abilities were conspicuous
and much improved by study & application;
in human and sacred literature he greatly excelled.
His principals were evangelical and candid;
in prayer and preaching his gifts were
generally and justly admired.
Temperance, purity, prudence, benevolence,
resignation, devotion & exemplary diligence
in his Master's service adorned his character.
His mind was sedate, his temper placid
his affections & passions regulated by reason & religion
his manners courteous, generous and hospitable,
his conversation entertaining, instructive & serious,
a dutiful son and affectionate husband,
and a tender parent; a sincere friend and faithful minister,
greatly and to the last beloved & honored by his people.
Born June 21st O.S. 1701
Graduated at Harvard College 1720
Ordained May 12th O.S. 1725
Departed this life in assured hope of a better
October 4th N.S. 1770
in the 70th year of his age
and 46th of his ministry.
Think what the Christian Preacher, friend should be
You're then his character for such was he.