We live in an age that makes truth pass for treason, and as I dare not say anything against it, so the ears of those that are about me will probably … - Algernon Sidney

The Lord sanctify these my sufferings unto me, and though I fall as a sacrifice unto the — Idols, suffer not idolatry to be established in this land. Bless thy people and save them. Defend thy own cause and those that defend it. Stir up such as are faint. Direct those that are willing. Confirm those that waver. Give wisdom and integrity unto all. Order all things so as they may most redound unto thine own glory. Grant that I may die glorifying thee for all thy mercies and that (as the last) thou hast permitted me to be singled out as witness of thy truth, and even by the confession of my oppressors, for that Old Cause in which I was from my youth engaged and for which thou hast often and wonderfully declared thyself.

Manus haec inimica tyrannis
Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem.

If his Majesty is resolved to have my head, he may make a whistle of my arse if he pleases.