FIRST CHRISTIANS. VI.

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An etching depicts the scene of Saint Agnes being protected by divine intervention. On the left, Agnes stands in a town square, looking up to the heavens with her hands clasped in prayer. To her right, a man, a scoundrel, is thrown backward as a large bird of prey attacks his eyes. In the background, a crowd of Roman soldiers and citizens watch the event. The setting is a European style city with classical architecture and a domed building in the distance. A short caption in italics is printed immediately below the illustration.

A scoundrel boef: a villain or rogue intending to violate Agnes is struck in the face by a bird of prey; for which she sings praise to God.

Pious Agnes lifts her eyes, heart, and hands

On high, while her tongue praises the Creator original: "Schepper" with joy

For saving her honor: for he who wishes to assault her,

Is deprived of his sight by a cruel vulture original: "gier".

Why should unbelief mock the providence original: "voorzorg" of Heaven?

See here a sketch of how quickly it can overtake evil.