Protestantism in Poland and Bohemia - James Aitken Wylie

his eyes, and said, "Into thy hands, O Lord, I
commend my spirit." Taking off his doublet, he
stepped upon the fatal doth, and kneeling down,
again prayed. The executioner from some cause
delaying to strike, he again broke out into
supplication, "Jesus, thou Son of David, have
mercy upon me, and receive my spirit." The sword
now fell, and his prayer and life ended together.[2]
The fourth to offer up his life was Gaspar,
Baron Kaplirz of Sulowitz, a knight of eighty-six
years of age. He had faithfully served four
emperors. Before going to the scaffold he called for
Rosacius, and said, "How often have I entreated
that God would be pleased to take me out of this
life, but instead of granting my wish, he has
reserved me as a sacrifice for himself. Let God's
will be done." "Yesterday," said he, continuing his
speech, "I was told that if I would petition Prince
Lichtenstein for pardon my life would be spared. I
never offended the prince: I will desire pardon of
Him against whom I have committed many sins. I
have lived long enough. When I cannot distinguish
the taste of meats, or relish the sweetness of drinks;
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