Even now the heathen is at your gates, and many of you shall perish on his spears, but I tell you that he shall not conquer.

Be faithful, cling to the Cross, and do not dare to doubt your Lord, for He will be your Captain and you shall be His people.

Cleave to your king, for he is good; and in the day of trial listen to the counsel of this Hokosa who once was the first of evil-doers, for with him goes my spirit, and he is my son in the spirit.
"My children, fare you well! Forget me not, for I have loved you; or if you will, forget me, but remember my teaching and hearken to those who shall tread upon the path I made.

The peace of God be with you, the blessing of God be upon you, and the salvation of God await you, as it awaits me to-night! Friends, lead me hence to die." They turned to him, but before their hands touched him Thomas Owen fell forward upon the breast of Hokosa and lay there a while.

Then suddenly, for the last time, he lifted himself and cried aloud:-- "I have fought a good fight! I have finished my course! I have kept the faith! Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness.