# Willem, Maritgen, Dieuwertgen, And Maritgen Jans, A. D. 1550.

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In the year 1550, there were apprehended at
Leyden, in Holland, four lambs of Christ, namely,
a brother and three sisters, named Willem, Maritgen,
Dieuwertgen and Maritgen Jans, who, having
frankly confessed their faith, and no pain or suffering
having power to cause them to apostatize, were
finally sentenced to death as heretics.

When they were brought forth, Willem said:
“We suffer not as thieves or murderers, but for the
name of the Lord; therefore, O Lord, forgive them
that do this to us.”

Maritgen said: “Lord, strengthen us, who suffer
for thy word, which few are willing to do. I am not
worthy to suffer for thy name; but, Lord, thou
shalt make me worthy.” Acts 5:41.

Dieuwertgen came forward singing, and then
said: “Dear citizens, do not avenge this; for it is
done for the name of the Lord.” She further said:
“Lord, look upon us, who suffer for thy word; for
our trust is in thee alone.”

Maritgen Jans said: “This is the narrow way to
salvation. O Lord, receive my spirit. And you
lords of the council, only consider what great injury
you are doing to your souls, in shedding innocent
blood; hence repent, like those of Nineveh; for we
suffer not on account of heresy or sedition; we seek
not to contend, save with the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word of God.” Thereupon, commending
their souls into the hands of God, they offered
up their sacrifice, presenting an acceptable savor to
God, for which they will hereafter not lose their
reward.



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