The Bloody Theatre, or Martyrs Mirror of the Defenseless Christians / who baptized only upon confession of faith, and who suffered and died for the testimony of Jesus, their savior, from the time of Christ to the year A.D. 1660

by Thieleman J. van Braght

[245] It is a joy to the godly, when they see men living in accordance with the word of God.

[246] What great boldness, through the power of God!

[247] All his delight is in speaking of God, and in strengthening men in that which is good.

[248] All the pious constantly lament the vain boasting and unbelief of the world.

[249] He that gives heed to the word of God will gather wisdom.

[250] We have had some doubts as to whether these two persons were not the same ones who, under the names of Jacob and Seli, have been noticed previously, for the year 1542, and whom we allowed to remain there; but as we find some contrary circumstances, we took cause to regard them as not the same, but different persons; hence we have put them here in their proper place.

[251] The worldly ruler.

[252] Calling or sending of ministers.

[253] In Dutch Schaepheaderen, signifying the most menial occupation.—Trans.

[254] Name of a church.