26. And he being at length burned down to the bones, and about to expire, raised his eyes Godward, and said,
27. You know, O God, that when I might have been saved, I am slain for the sake of the law by tortures of fire.
28. Be merciful to your people, and be satisfied with the punishment of me on their account.
29. Let my blood be a purification for them, and take my life in recompense for theirs.