Meaning: Even if God doesn't save me, I would rather die than submit to you.
Example: In 1940, from the peril of Dunkirk, a Brittish officer cabled back to England these three words, and the situation was understood.
Da 3:17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.
Da 3:18 But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.