The mighty hand-maiden, was mindful in all things
75 How she most easily from the evil contriver
His life might snatch ere the lecherous deceiver,
The creature crime-laden awoke. The curly-locked maiden
Of God then seized the sword well ground,
Sharp from the hammers, and from its sheath drew it
80 With her right hand; heaven’s Guardian she began
To call by name, Creator of all
The dwellers in the world, and these words she spoke:
“O Heavenly God, and Holy Ghost,