God's acre

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This God's acre, where is traced indelibly in these rows of glorious stones the symbol of the spirit of this great country, and the record of the nation's sacrifice in the cause of freedom.

From Time Magazine Archive

The wind from the sea was blowing fresh and free over the village, and beyond it to the little churchyard, the God's acre of Northbourne.

From The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys by Manwell, M. B.

A mile farther, and just a few feet from the road, I passed a little "God's acre" that I knew so well.

From Soldier Silhouettes on our Front by Stidger, William L. (William Le Roy)

Here, in the glory of summer foliage, is a superb setting for such a service; and the rare occasions of interments within this quaint God's acre are long remembered by those who witness them.

From The Story of Cooperstown by Birdsall, Ralph

A quiet, peaceful spot it is, entered by a lych-gate and surrounded by a small "God's acre."

From The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 28, April 1893 An Illustrated Monthly by Newnes, George