“If we could escape death, we might reasonably fear to die. But since, on the other hand, it is necessary that a mortal man should die, we should embrace the occasion that comes by divine promise and condescension, and accomplish the ending provided by death with the reward of immortality; not fear to be slain, since we are sure when we are slain to be crowned.”
~Cyprian, “Facing Martyrdom,” quoted in Pastor, edited by William H. Willimon#death#Cyprian#Willimon