In the hope of a blessed resurrection Here are deposited The mortal remains of James Soutar Merchant in Dundee Born 20th March 1762 Died 21st May 1841 And of Elizabeth Soutar His sister Born 7th January 1772 Died 15th June 1848 Of their substance, Where with God had blessed them, They gave while living, Largely to the poor, And having no near relatives, Agreed together, To make the poor their heirs, Especially the sick and afflicted, They bequeathed, To the Dundee royal Infirmary, The greater part of their substance, That larger charity in the time of need, Might reach the suffering poor, And many hearts, Gave thanks to him From whom all blessings come
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