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  THE NINE MEN KNELT ON THE GREEN MEADOW
  by Ausbund
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Summary: The sermon recounts a brutal event on the green meadow,
highlighting the suffering and persecution of believers, and the
reactions of the people involved.

Topics: "Martyrdom", "Persecution"
Scripture References: Psalm 34:18, Ecclesiastes 7:2, Matthew 5:4, Romans 12:15, Hebrews 13:3

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In Ausbund 26, the preacher reflects on a tragic event where nine men
were executed, three women were drowned, and all were buried together in
one grave, causing much weeping and sorrow among the people. Despite
prayers for the departed souls, some mocked them as servants of the
Antichrist. The preacher describes the contrast between the initial
lightheartedness of the important visitors and the somber atmosphere
that enveloped everyone by the end of the day.

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The nine men knelt on the green meadow. Blood flowed over the sword.
Three women were drowned. One laughed when they put her into the water.
Then we buried them all together in one deep grave. . . . There was much
weeping. Many people cried to God that he would give rest to the
departed souls. But others mocked, saying they were the devil's horde
and served the Antichrist. . . . This was done on Friday morning. Many
important people had come riding in. They came lightheartedly, but we
all went home in tears. I cannot describe everything I saw.

-- Ausbund, 26

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