Assurance, Spreads The Gospel

“ASSURANCE, SPREADS THE GOSPEL”

On Oct 16, 1555, Nicolas Ridley and Hugh Latimer were lead to their martyrdom for refusing to recant their faith. Ridley came fully robed, as he would be dressed as a Bishop.  Latimer, wore a simple frieze frock. The seventy-year-old Latimer followed feebly behind Ridley. Ridley gave his clothes away to those standing by. Latimer quietly stripped to his shroud. "And though in his clothes he appeared a withered, crooked old man, he now stood bolt upright". As they were fastened to their stakes, Ridley’s brother tied a bag of gunpowder to both of their necks. And then, as a burning faggot was laid at the feet of Ridley, Latimer spoke his famous words:

"Be of good comfort, Master Ridley, and play the man; we shall this day light such a candle. By God’s grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out."