That to the ancient stream there should be led
His Christian subjects, and the sacred name
Of Christ should be abjured, or Tiber's wave
Should those engulf who own'd His pow'r to save.
In youthful innocence a beauteous maid
Stands 'mongst the victims doom'd with lips compress'd,
And eyes already closed—she hath essay'd
To banish earthly thoughts. Upon her breast
Her hands are folded—she hath meekly pray'd,
And He to whom her pray'r has been address'd,