This photo shows a religious inscription that praises the provision of water for a community in Surrey, England, in the 19th century. The obelisk was erected on the edge of Cricket Green in Mitcham, London Borough of Merton. It is inscribed with the date 25 September 1822, a time during the reign of George IV (who was succeeded first by William IV, and then by Queen Victoria). The inscription on the obelisk reads: IN Gratefull recollection of the goodnefs of GOD through whose favour water has been provided For this neighbourhood - GOD opened the rock and the waters gushed out. They ran in dry places like a river Psalm CV V 41 He turneth dry Ground into water springs Psalm CVII V 35 For everything that hath breath praise the Lord Psalm CL V 6 (150 V 6) A Fountain shall water the valley Joel III V 18 The obelisk is said to have been raised to commemorate the relief of a serious drought. History | Construction Industry | Vertical | Monument | Water
High Resolution JPEG Picture of This photo shows a religious inscription that praises the provision of water for a community in Surrey, England, in the 19th century. The obelisk was erected on the edge of Cricket Green in Mitcham, London Borough of Merton. It is inscribed with the date 25 September 1822, a time during the reign of George IV (who was succeeded first by William IV, and then by Queen Victoria). The inscription on the obelisk reads: IN Gratefull recollection of the goodnefs of GOD through whose favour water has been provided For this neighbourhood - GOD opened the rock and the waters gushed out. They ran in dry places like a river Psalm CV V 41 He turneth dry Ground into water springs Psalm CVII V 35 For everything that hath breath praise the Lord Psalm CL V 6 (150 V 6) A Fountain shall water the valley Joel III V 18 The obelisk is said to have been raised to commemorate the relief of a serious drought. [475871657] stock photo
