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otly contend we hold fast the same faith burned whom it was first burned have now entered into rest; they have put off their armour, for their conflict is over. Yes let us be among the numbers of the great army of Martyrs & confessors, who loved not their lives unto death, have been employed in contending for this holy faith. Our venerable and spiritual father was so engaged, when here & in the papish country; and to his fidelity & firmness, under the great Captain of his salvation, who approved & prospered his efforts in saving many of his fellow Captives from Apostasy. It was he who preached to your forefathers the words of eternal