Wilhelm Burmester Walked According to God's Wise Counsel (Today's Epitaph)

Wilhelm Burmester
Geb 27 Juli 1826
Gest 29 Januar 1881

Nach Gottes Weisem Rathe
Gingst Du Voran;
Wir Folgen Dir Auf Deiner Bahn

Translation:  "According to God's wise counsel thou walked ahead,
and we will follow you on your path."

Bethany Cemetery
Charleston, South Carolina

Photo © 2008-2012 S. Lincecum

Translation via Google Translate.