But He Giveth More Grace...

Knowing that he was about to be executed, Sattler told his wife and friends that if God gave grace, he would point to heaven to reassure them that His execution was “bearable and that he remained firm in his faith.” The long execution began in the marketplace of town for all to see. A large part of his tongue was cut out by the executioners, but not enough to quench the discernible prayers and praises of the dying martyr’s final messages and songs. Sattler was tied to a wooden ladder and tossed into a wagon. For one mile he rode to the site of his execution while executioners persistently yanked chunks of flesh from his body with red-hot tongs. During this excruciating journey, with blood pouring from his mouth, Sattler could be heard pleading with the judges, executioners, and bystanders to repent and believe in Christ. Still bound hand a foot to the ladder, Sattler was fed to the fire where his voice could still be heard praying and singing. As the flames consumed his body, they also consumed the ropes that bound his hands. As soon as they were free, Sattler’s index fingers shot toward the heavens bearing witness that even the cruelest martyrdom is bearable with the grace of God!