# Another Letter From Maeyken Deynoots, To Her Brother And Sister.

16th century (source section) · Historical source

Source: Martyrs’ Mirror. Original heading: ANOTHER LETTER FROM MAEYKEN DEYNOOTS, TO HER BROTHER AND SISTER.

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I prisoner of the Lord salute you from the inmost
of my heart, my very dear and affectionately beloved
brother and sister J. and Andries who are now in
great tribulation and sorrow on account of the sad
parting. O be patient in all your tribulation, continuing
instant in prayer, and rejoicing in hope,
which maketh not ashamed, my dear brother and
sister in the Lord. O it is a good thing to be patient,
and wait for the help of the Lord; for he that
fears God is comforted after temptation, and after
chastisement he finds favor. The Lord does hide
his face for a moment, but with everlasting kindness
will he have mercy on us. Is. 54:8. Hence, my
dear sister Janneken, console yourself with the
Lord’s holy word; though you are now as it were a
forsaken and heart-stricken wife, it is but a little
while, and your sorrow shall be turned into everlasting
joy; for thy maker is thine husband; the
Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the
Holy One of Israel; the God of the whole earth
shall he be called, verse 5. O you warrioress of
God, contend valiantly against your flesh and blood,
and continue steadfast unto death, and there shall
be given you the crown of eternal life, with full joy,
which no man shall take from you. Andries, my
dear brother, that you parted from us with great
sorrow, and that you desire to be with us, this you
must commit to the Lord, for everything must have
its due time. They did not lack the power, when
they said to me: “Woman, you must come with
us.” I said: “In the name of the Lord.” They
greatly desired you. I said: “If it were the Lord’s
will, you would get him.” I went again very willingly;
then I saluted our dear brethren with the
kiss of peace, since love impelled me to it. I believe
my brother and fellow prisoner has informed you
how it further went, and of the proceedings with us,
as far as known to him; I cannot write anything
concerning it, for want of paper. My dear brother
and sister, I thank you heartily for your good exhortation,
faithful warning and sweet consolation,
and wish before God, that the same may be done to
you in your distress. I read it with many tears, and
time and again thanked the Lord, who through his
great grace remembers his poor, weak, imprisoned
and bound children, and does not forget them.
Comfort and admonish one another with the same
words, my dear brother and sister in the Lord, and
kiss one another once for me; I hope to do as you
said. Herewith I will commend you to the Lord,
and to the comforting word of his grace, and herewith
bid adieu to all dear brethren and sisters in
the Lord; I know of no one that is known to me,
whether he be far or near, of whom I do not think.
Adieu with an inward holy kiss of love and peace.
Adieu, and pray the Lord for us; I pray day and
night for you. Adieu, my dear brethren and sisters.
Adieu, adieu, adieu, with tears; adieu, keep firmly
on, till you are taken hence. This adieu I write to
you all. Excuse this simple letter.

Written by me your weak sister in the Lord, in
the castle of Rijpermonde where I am imprisoned
and bound with iron chains or fetters, for the eternal
truth’s sake. I long for the day when I shall
offer up my sacrifice; however, I hope to wait for it
with patience. A. D. 1571.

Maeyken Deynoots.





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