# Tijs Van Lindt, A. D. 1550.

1550 · Historical source

Source: Martyrs’ Mirror. Original heading: TIJS VAN LINDT, A. D. 1550.

Source heading; not independently verified

Tijs van Lindt was a zealous and devout man,
a resident of Remunde, in Guelderland, and walked,
according to the knowledge which God had given
him, devoutly in the fear of the Lord; he was especially
gifted with a sympathizing and merciful
heart towards the poor and needy, so that, through
the manifold alms and assistance which he rendered
to the poor in general, he had a good report with
many; for, with that which God had given him, he
comforted many in their distress. But as he had
forsaken popery with its idolatry, accepted the
evangelical truth, received the saving faith in Jesus
Christ, repented of his sinful life (abused in ignorance),
been baptized upon his faith, and daily
sought to go on in the new and holy life, to the
honor of God, the edification of his neighbor, and
the enlightenment of those who still sat in blindness,
in order thus to present his body a living sacrifice,
holy, acceptable unto God, the adversaries of the
truth could not bear it, and this pious man was
reported and charged with heresy. He was put
into prison, where he had to endure many conflicts
and assaults; they assailed him severely with torments,
that he should apostatize from his faith. But
as he notwithstanding all sufferings and torments
steadfastly adhered to his faith, he was finally condemned
by virtue of the imperial mandate, and
burned to ashes.

Shortly after the burning of this pious witness of
Jesus Christ, in Remunde, the city itself took fire,
and was almost entirely reduced to ashes. How it
was is not known, unless of its own accord. Many
think that it was a punishment for the innocent
blood, which judgment we leave to God.





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