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Who rejoiced that you were counted worthy to suffer reproach for the name of Jesus, Acts v.
Who were sent as sheep in the midst of wolves, Matt. x.
Who continued with Christ in his temptations, Luke xxii. Pray for us.
Who were witnesses of all the actions of Christ, and privy to his secrets, Acts ii.
Who, being weak and ignoble according to the flesh, were chosen by Christ to confound the power and wisdom of the world, 1 Cor i.
Who, when endued with power from on high, and strengthened by the Holy Ghost, boldly confessed Christ, Luke xxiv.
Who obeyed God rather than men, Acts v.
Who, with great power, gave testimony of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, Acts iv.
Who, being illiterate and ignorant men, amazed the council of the Jews, Ibid.
Who shall sit on twelve seats, judging the twelve tribes of Israel, Matt xix.
All ye holy Martyrs,
Who suffered persecution for living holy in the world, 2 Tim. iii.
Who gloried in the cross of our Lord, Gal. vi.
Who in your patience possessed your souls, Luke xxi.
Who hated your lives in this world, and kept them to life eternal, John xii.
Who by faith conquered kingdoms, wrought justice, obtained promises, Heb. xi.
Who had trials of mockeries and stripes, bands and prisons, were stoned, cut asunder, and variously tempted, Ibid.
Who are come out of great tribulation, and have washed your robes in the blood of the Lamb, Apoc. vii.
Who have suffered persecution for justice’ sake, and now safely possess the kingdom of heaven, Matt v.
Who shall stand with great constancy against those who have afflicted you,
Whom not force, nor fraud, nor death