Death James Ussher



james ussher s reported last words o lord forgive me, sins of omission .


in 1655, ussher published last book, de graeca septuaginta interpretum versione, first serious examination of septuagint, discussing accuracy compared hebrew text of old testament. in 1656, went stay in countess of peterborough s house in reigate, surrey. on 19 march, felt sharp pain in side after supper , took bed sounds internal haemorrhage. died 2 days later, aged 75. last words reported as: o lord forgive me, sins of omission. body embalmed , have been buried in reigate, @ cromwell s insistence given state funeral on 17 april , buried in chapel of st erasmus in westminster abbey.








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