The Coming Night A Sermon Preached in Cromer Church, on Friday, June 12, 1857, on occasion of the death of Anna Gurney

** "The Coming Night" by Edward Hoare is a heartfelt sermon delivered in a local church, where the speaker explores the contrast between life's active "day" and the stillness of death, referred to as "night." The sermon serves as a tribute to the late Anna Gurney, whose life of service and devotion becomes a central example of living righteously. Hoare skillfully uses religious teachings to remind his listeners about their own mortality and the need to build a strong spiritual foundation. He commemorates Gurney’s unwavering commitment to both her community and work, emphasizing her support for charitable causes. Through her example, churchgoers are motivated to make the most of their present opportunities for service and devotion and be ready to embrace the afterlife with hope and joy. **