Martin Niemoeller was a German Pastor during the Nazi era and was imprisoned multiple times for his opposition to Hitler. Niemoeller understood that Hitler was distorting the gospel to serve his political agenda.
In April 1945 American forces liberated northern Italy where Niemoeller had been taken for execution.
After his release he worked tirelessly to restore Germany and its people. Many International honours were bestowed upon him.
Joshua 1:9 was a favourite verse." Be strong of and good courage; be not frightened be not dismayed. for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
A few days before his death in 1984, he remarked: When I was young I felt I had to carry the gospel. Now that I am old I know that the gospel carries me.