77. ON MARTYRS. [(notes)]

There's no man great like him, who dares to die;

Die for the truth, reveal'd from God's own throne.

Weak is the soul of man, when left alone,

Unaided by the Spirit from on high;

But when the God of grace and pow'r is nigh,

Weakness is strength and at the stake, alone,

Taunted by madden'd foes, yet not a groan,

When kindling flames wrap him in agony,