Foxe's Book of Martyrs by John Foxe - Sir Richard: How May That Be?

Here is a summary based on the provided sources:Julius Palmer, a young man of four and twenty years, faced trial and execution for his religious beliefs on July 15, 1556. During his time leading up to judgment, he engaged in notable conversations. When Sir Richard offered to take him into his house for a month to attempt conversion, Palmer expressed confidence in his calling by God, comparing it to being called at the third hour in a parable, and hoped Sir Richard would be called in his old age for everlasting life. Master Winchcomb urged Palmer to pity his "golden years, and pleasant flowers of lusty youth," but Palmer responded that he longed for "springing flowers that shall never fade away," prioritizing eternal life over earthly pleasures.Palmer was tried on July 15th, the same day his fellow prisoner Thomas Askin was tried with him. Askin and John Guin had been sentenced the day before. All three were ordered for execution that afternoon.At five o'clock, Palmer, Askin, and Guin were fastened to a stake at a place called the Sand-pits. In their final moments before the fire was kindled, they devoutly prayed together and sung the Thirty-first Psalm, demonstrating their collective faith and reliance on scripture. As the fire consumed them, they continued to cry, "Lord Jesus, strengthen us! Lord Jesus receive our souls!" even seemingly without enduring pain, focusing on divine strength and salvation. Remarkably, even after appearing lifeless, Palmer's tongue and lips moved and were heard to pronounce the name of Jesus, a powerful final testament to his enduring spiritual conviction.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianPatreon: patreon.com/edi_reformed