"I have this excellent promise," he said, "Whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. Therefore, until my last moment, will I abide by our true Church."
Thus did Budowa declare the faith of the Brethren. The Capuchin monks were horrified. They smote their breasts, declared that so hardened a heretic they had never seen, crossed themselves repeatedly, and left him sadly to his fate.
For the last time, on the Monday morning, he was given another chance to deny his faith. Two Jesuits came to see him.
"We have come to save my lord's soul," they said, "and to perform a work of mercy."
"Dear fathers," replied Budowa, "I thank my God that His Holy Spirit has given me the assurance that I will be saved through the blood of the Lamb." He appealed to the words of St. Paul: "I know whom I have believed: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day."
"But," said the Jesuits, "Paul there speaks of himself, not of others."
"You lie," said Budowa, "for does he not expressly add: 'and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.'"
And after a little more argumentation, the Jesuits left in disgust.
The last moment in Budowa's life now arrived. The messenger came and told him it was his turn to die. He bade his friends farewell.
"I go," he declared, "in the garment of righteousness; thus arrayed shall I appear before God."