I.
The zeal of divinity
gave with heaven’s praise the kiss of peace
to Ursula the virgin
and her brood among all peoples.
II.
So no matter where they went,
as with the joy
of heaven’s paradise they were received,
for their religious life
was their honor.
III.
And from their country,
and from other places, too,
men wise
and of religion joined up with them,
to keep them safe with virgin guard
and serve them in all things.
IV.
For God has marked
in the primal woman
that woman should receive her care
from the guardianship of man.
V.
For the air is fleet
to function with all creatures,
while the firmament sustains it,
the air fed by its energy.
VI.
And so,
these girls were by the Supreme Man
sustained,
to fly their flag
with virgin nature’s
Royal Son.
VII.
For God rained dew upon them
to grow their widespread fame,
that all the peoples should sup
of its honor
as of food.
VIII.
But envious,
the devil mocks,
which leaves no work of God
untouched.