Rev. David Stearns [#121/334], s/o John Stearns and Abigail Fiske, b. Watertown 24 Dec 1709, d. Lunenburg 9 Mar 1761, m. 7 Apr 1736 Ruth Hubbard.
"This monument, erected by the town of Lunenburg, is sacred to the memory of The Reverend David Stearns, their much beloved and respected Pastor, who departed this life in the joyful expectation of a better, on the 9th day of March, A.D., 1761. In his private capacity, he was a kind husband, a tender parent, an affectionate brother and a faithful friend. In his ministerial character, his conversation was pure, entertaining and instructive; his doctrines plain and scriptural, and his life truly exemplary. He was adorned with hospitality, with singular prudence, and a most endearing benevolence; with a good knowledge of men and things; with a fervent zeal for the glory of Christ and the salvation of souls, and was governed by the united influence of these accomplishments.
Help, Lord, for the godly man ceaseth."
