We must always remember that Jonah could not see to the end. He saw only death, death, death. The worst of it was that this death was due to God’s anger. It would not be so bad to die as a martyr, but when death is a punishment it is truly horrible. Who does not tremble before death, even though he does not feel the wrath of God? But if there be also sin and conscience, who can endure shame before God and the world?
