The works of George Swinnock, M.A

When Sapores King of Persia, had raised a violent persecution against the Christians; Usthazanes an ancient Nobleman, and a Christian, who in the Kings minority had the Government of the People, was so terrified, that he denied the Faith; but siting at the Court Gate, when Simeon an old Bishop, and holy person was leading to prison, he rose up to salute him; but the good Bishop frowning on him, turned away his head with indignation; upon which Usthazanes fell a weeping, went into his chamber, put off his Courtly attire, and burst out into this speech; Ah how shall I appear before the great God of heaven, whom I have denied, when Simeon but a man will not endure to look upon me! If he frown, how will God frown, when I come to appear at his Tribunal? Upon these considerations, he repented of his Apostasy, assumed courage, and became a glorious Martyr for Christ. If Felix an Heathen trembled, when Paul reasoned of judgement to come; nay, if the very Devils so far believe that day, as to tremble at the thoughts of it, well may the consideration of that day make Christians ⟨p. 780⟩tremble at the thoughts of sin, and not dare thereby to treasure up wrath upon their heads, against that day of wrath, and the declaration of the righteous judgement of God.

When Sapores King of Persia, had raised a violent persecution against• the Christians; Vsthazanes an antient Nobleman, and a Christian, who in the Kings minority had the Governmen• of the People, was so terrified, that he denied the Faith; but siting at the Court Gate, when Simeon an old Bishop, and holy person was leading to prison, he rose up to salute him; but the good Bishop frowning on him, turn'd away his head with indignation; upon which Vsthazanes fell a weeping, went into his chamber, put off his Courtly attire, and burst out into this speech; Ah how shall I appear before the great God of heaven, whom I have denied, when Simeon but a man will not endure to look upon me! If he frown, how will God frown, when I come to appear at his Tribunal? Upon these considerations, he repented of his Apostacy, assumed courage, and bebecame a glorious Martyr for Christ. If Felix an Heathen trembled, when Paul reasoned of judgement to come; nay, if the very Devils so far believe that day, as to tremble at the thoughts of it, well may the consideration of that day make Christians ⟨p. 780⟩