In the classic work of the Protestant Reformation in England, Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, one finds Jerome’s account of the death of the apostle Andrew for his faith. He records that as Andrew was led to the place where he would be crucified for Christ, he said:
O cross, most welcomed and long looked for! With a willing mind, joyfully and desirously, I come to thee, being the scholar of Him which did hang on thee: because I have always been thy lover, and have coveted to embrace thee.
JTR
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Do you happen to know what printing this was? I used to have a copy and I think I must have given it away and now have the 16th printing, which doesn't include Andrew's confession and it must be one of the most glorious testimonies of God's worth of all (outside of Scripture)!
Do you happen to know what printing of Fox's this came from? I used to have a copy and I think I must have given it away and lamented it ever since. The copy I have omits Andrew's confession and it must be one of the most glorious displays of God's surpassing worth found anywhere but Scripture! Thank you.
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