![Faith triumphant, exemplified in the death of Mrs. T- [i.e. Mrs. Trotter] , who died of a fever 8 days after the birth of her 12th child.](https://stephenbutler.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6838.jpg "Faith triumphant, exemplified in the death of Mrs. T- [i.e. Mrs. Trotter] , who died of a fever 8 days after the birth of her 12th child.")
![Faith triumphant, exemplified in the death of Mrs. T- [i.e. Mrs. Trotter] , who died of a fever 8 days after the birth of her 12th child.](https://stephenbutler.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6839.jpg "Faith triumphant, exemplified in the death of Mrs. T- [i.e. Mrs. Trotter] , who died of a fever 8 days after the birth of her 12th child.")
![Faith triumphant, exemplified in the death of Mrs. T- [i.e. Mrs. Trotter] , who died of a fever 8 days after the birth of her 12th child.](https://stephenbutler.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6840.jpg "Faith triumphant, exemplified in the death of Mrs. T- [i.e. Mrs. Trotter] , who died of a fever 8 days after the birth of her 12th child.")
![Faith triumphant, exemplified in the death of Mrs. T- [i.e. Mrs. Trotter] , who died of a fever 8 days after the birth of her 12th child.](https://stephenbutler.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6886-100x100.jpg "Faith triumphant, exemplified in the death of Mrs. T- [i.e. Mrs. Trotter] , who died of a fever 8 days after the birth of her 12th child.")
![Faith triumphant, exemplified in the death of Mrs. T- [i.e. Mrs. Trotter] , who died of a fever 8 days after the birth of her 12th child.](https://stephenbutler.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6740-100x100.jpg "Faith triumphant, exemplified in the death of Mrs. T- [i.e. Mrs. Trotter] , who died of a fever 8 days after the birth of her 12th child.")
TROTTER, J. T., FAITH Faith triumphant, exemplified in the death of Mrs. T- [i.e. Mrs. Trotter] … [The prefatory address signed: J.T., i.e. J. Trotter.] To which is added, The consolation; or Verses on that affecting event, addressed to the bereaved husband: by the Rev. Thomas Gibbons, D.D. The fourth edition. London MDCCLXXIII [1773]
Octavo [17cm x 10cm]. Disbound pamphlet. 36pp
Scarce, only 4 copies recorded on Worldcat.
A dramatic story of the death of Mrs Trotter, aged 37, who died of a fever 8 days after the birth of her 12th child. A spiritual work centered around themes of faith and mourning. It includes a piece titled “Faith triumphant, exemplified in the death of Mrs. T,” authored by J. Trotter, with a prefatory address also signed by J. Trotter. Additionally, it contains “The consolation; or Verses on that affecting event,” composed by the Reverend Thomas Gibbons, D.D., which was addressed to the bereaved husband of Mrs. Trotter.
The pamphlet is likely aimed at providing comfort to those grieving, emphasizing the triumph of faith in the face of death, especially in the context of the loss of Mrs. Trotter. The mention of the “fourth edition” suggests that it was well-received and circulated enough to warrant multiple printings.
This is a consolatory work that addresses themes of faith, mourning, and hope in the face of death. It likely recounts or exemplifies Mrs. Trotter’s death as an occasion to demonstrate the triumph of faith—showing how her religious beliefs provided comfort and strength during her final moments.
The inclusion of verses by Reverend Thomas Gibbons, addressed to Mrs. Trotter’s husband, suggests that the pamphlet aims to offer spiritual solace to the grieving, emphasizing trust in divine providence and the hope of an afterlife. Overall, it would serve to reinforce the idea that faith can triumph over death, providing reassurance and consolation to those mourning a loved one.
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