“I am very willing to lay down my life, and I bless God that I have a clear conscience before him.” Finding composure in conscience and religious trust · Speech before execution Death Faith
“I forgive all who have had any hand in bringing me to this place, and I desire that God may forgive them also.” Offering forgiveness in the face of condemnation · Speech before execution Faith Hope
“I have been brought hither to suffer death, not for any crime I have committed, but for my loyalty to my sovereign.” Presenting his death as the consequence of political allegiance · Speech before execution Death War
“I am come hither to die as a good Christian and a loyal subject, in the faith of Christ and the service of my king.” Joining religious conviction with political loyalty · Speech before execution Death Faith
“I am come hither to lay down my life for the faith and cause of my king; and I am willing to die for it.” Expressing steadfast loyalty and readiness for martyrdom · Speech before execution Faith War
