You must continue to love Him, although you have never seen Him, but because you do believe in Him, although you do not now see Him, you must continue to rejoice with an unutterable and triumphant joy,

He never committed a sin, and deceit was never found on His lips.

Although He was abused, He never retorted; although He continued to suffer, He never threatened, but committed His case to Him who judges justly.

never returning evil for evil or abuse for abuse, but blessing instead, because it was for this that you were called, to obtain the blessing of heirs.

Instead, you are happy, even if you should suffer for doing right. Never be afraid of their threats, and never be disturbed,

and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious crown that never fades.