"The Coming Night" is a poignant sermon delivered by Edward Hoare in Cromer Church on June 12, 1857, commemorating the death of Anna Gurney. This religious text offers a glimpse into Victorian era funeral practices and beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife. As a sermon, it provides spiritual guidance and comfort in the face of loss, reflecting on Christian teachings relevant to bereavement. Anna Gurney's death served as the catalyst for this reflective piece, exploring themes relevant to Christian living and offering solace through faith. This historical document, meticulously prepared for print republication, provides insights into religious thought and social customs of the time. Readers interested in sermons, religious biography, and perspectives on death will find this a compelling and informative work.

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