I'm currently reading (and really enjoying) The Reason for God by Timothy Keller. In the book he tells of the martyrdom of Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, who were burned at the stake in Oxford in 1555 for their Protestant convictions.
Hugh Latimer was a Religious reformer, preacher and Bishop of Worcester during the 16th century. His story caught my attention as my nephew's middle name is Latimer, named after this man.
In his final moments and as the flames leapt up, Latimer is quoted as having calmly said to Ridley, "Be of good comfort, Mr Ridley, and play the man! We shall this day light such a candle by God's grace, in England, as I trust never shall be put out."
Inspirational.
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