SAPIENTIA. O Christ, invincible Conqueror of Satan, give my child, Faith, endurance to the end!
FAITH. Holy and dear mother, say a last farewell to your daughter. Kiss your firstborn, but do not mourn for me, for my hands are outstretched to the reward of eternity.
SAPIENTIA. Oh, my daughter, my darling dear, I am not dismayed—I am not distressed! I bid you farewell rejoicing. I kiss your mouth and eyes, weeping for joy. My only prayer is that beneath the executioner’s sword you may keep the mystery of your name inviolate.
FAITH. Oh, my sisters, born of the same womb, give me the kiss of peace, and prepare yourselves for the struggle!
HOPE. Help us with your prayers. Pray with all your might that we may be found worthy to follow in your footsteps.
FAITH. Listen to the words of our holy mother. She has always taught us to despise the things of earth that we may gain those which are eternal.
CHARITY. We shall obey her in everything. We want to be worthy of eternal joy.
FAITH. Come, executioner, do your duty, and put an end to my life.
SAPIENTIA. I embrace the severed head of my dead child, and as I cover it with kisses I praise Thee, O Christ, Who hast given the victory to a little maid.
HADRIAN. Hope, listen to me. Believe me, I advise you with fatherly affection.