Him you love, though you have never seen him; in him you ever believe, though even now you see him not, and you are rejoicing with joy unspeakable and full of glory,

as you continually receive the reward of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

but with precious blood, like that of a lamb without spot or blemish, even the blood of Christ.

For it is an acceptable thing to God, if from a sense of duty to him, a man endures a wrong, even suffering unjustly.

But even if you should suffer in behalf of righteousness, you are happy. Do not be afraid of their terror, neither be troubled.