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On page 1356 John Rogers. "His wife and childred being XI in number X able
to go, and one sucking onher brest, met him by the
way as hee went towardes Smith field: this
sorrowfull sight of his owne flesh and blood
could nothing moove him, but that he constantly
and cheerefullie took his death with wonderful
patience, in the defense and quarel of Christes Gospell."

"Matthew's Bible" (Antwerp, 1537) More of Tyndale's
work appeared in this Bible than in any toher.
"Thomas Matthew," said ont eh title-page to be the
translator is regarded as a pseudonym for John
Rogers, a companion of Tyndale, who prepared
the work for the press. HTe Matthew Bible had
offical approval. Thus Tyndale's work fobidden
during Henry's reign when put forth under Tyndale's
name, was transmitted, ironically enough, by a Bible
having the government;s sanction.
See #50 - A Traictise Declarying ..... unlawful. London: R.
Caly 1554. Martin finished this work late in 1553.
It was dedicated to Queen Mary, who took such
favorable notice of the book that she saw to Martin;s
advancement in her government.
- J. Foxe was on eof the most convinced +
stalwart of the champions of the Reformation.
THe Book of Martyrs is the epic of the martyr
age of the Church of England.