When the servants of Christ move actively through the land to contend against prevailing errors and superstitions, they are doing the work which the Lord has given them, standing in defense of the gospel. But when through Satan’s malice, they are persecuted, their active labor hindered, and they cast into prison, as was Paul, and finally dragged to the scaffold or the stake, it is then that truth gains a greater triumph. Those who before doubted, are convinced of their sincerity, as they thus seal their faith with their blood. From the martyr’s ashes springs an abundant harvest for the garner of God. {LP 293.3}

Når Kristi tjenere bevæger sig aktivt gennem landet for at kæmpe imod de udbredte vildfarelser og overtro, gør de det arbejde som Herren har givet dem, stå i forsvar for evangeliet. Men gennem Satans ondskab, er de forfulgt, deres aktive arbejde forhindret, og de kastes i fængsel, ligesom Paulus blev, og til sidst slæbt til skafottet eller pælen, er det da at sandhed vinder en større sejr. Dem som før var tvivlsomme, er overbevist i deres oprigtighed, idet de besejler deres tro med deres blod. Fra martyrens aske springer en overmådelig høst til Guds lade.