Poetry In The Ascendant Sufferings Of The English Protestant Martyrs

""Poetry In The Ascendant Sufferings Of The English Protestant Martyrs: 1555-1558"" is a book written by Thomas Smith and published in 1839. The book is a collection of poems that depict the sufferings of English Protestant martyrs during the reign of Queen Mary I (1553-1558). The poems are written in a mournful and reflective tone, and they express the pain and anguish of the martyrs as they endured persecution and death for their religious beliefs. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the martyrs' experiences. The first part contains poems that describe the physical tortures and executions that the martyrs endured, such as burning at the stake and being hung, drawn, and quartered. The second part contains poems that express the emotional and spiritual struggles of the martyrs, as they faced the prospect of death and the loss of their families and communities. The third part of the book contains poems that celebrate the martyrs' faith and their commitment to their beliefs, even in the face of persecution and death. The poems in this section are uplifting and inspirational, and they encourage readers to follow the example of the martyrs by remaining steadfast in their own beliefs. Overall, ""Poetry In The Ascendant Sufferings Of The English Protestant Martyrs: 1555-1558"" is a powerful and moving tribute to the courage and faith of the English Protestant martyrs. It offers a unique perspective on a tumultuous period in English history, and it reminds readers of the importance of religious freedom and tolerance in any society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.