“Since we have all these things from him, we ought to thank him in every way. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Clement 38.4.
Clement, Bishop of Rome (c. 100), lived out this message. He ministered faithfully until he was martyred by being tied to an anchor and thrown into the sea. Despite the persecution of Christians under Trajan, the Early Church continued to grow.