When the Christians, upon these occasions, received martyrdom, they were ornamented, and crowned with garlands of flowers; for which they, in heaven, received eternal crowns of glory.
John FoxeThe Gospel having spread itself into Persia, the pagan priests, who worshipped the sun, were greatly alarmed, and dreaded the loss of that influence they had hitherto maintained over the people's minds and properties.
John FoxeA Protestant has seldom any mercy shown him, and a Jew, who turns Christian, is far from being secure.
John FoxePrinces, kings, and other rulers of the world have used all their strength and cunning against the Church, yet it continues to endure and hold its own.
John Foxe