IV. Quanquam et si aliquis ex talibus fuerit apprehensus, non est quod sibi quasi in confessione nominis blandiatur: cum constet, si occisi ejusmodi extra Ecclesiam fuerint, fidei coronam non esse, sed poenam potius esse perfidiae; nec in domo Dei inter unanimes habitaturos esse, quos videmus de pacifica et divina domo furore discordiae recessisse.
V. Horiamur plane, quantum possumus, frater charissime, pro charitate mutua qua nobis invicem cohaeremus, ut quoniam providentia Domini monentis instruimur, et divinae misericordiae consiliis salubribus admonemur appropinquare jam certaminis et agonis nostri diem 78, jejuniis, vigiliis, orationibus insistere cum omni plebe non desinamus. Incumbamus gemitibus assiduis et deprecationibus crebris. Haec sunt enim nobis arma coelestia, quae stare et perseverare fortiter faciunt: haec sunt munimenta spiritalia et tela divina, quae protegunt. Memores nostri invicem simus, concordes atque unanimes, utrobique pro nobis semper oremus, pressuras et angustias mutua charitate relevemus. Et si quis istinc nostrum prior divinae dignationis celeritate praecesserit, perseveret (98*) apud Dominum nostra dilectio pro fratribus (99*) et sororibus nostris apud misericordiam Patris non cesset oratio. Opto te frater charissime, semper bene valere.
IV. Yet even if any such person has been apprehended, he has no reason to flatter himself as though in confession of the name; since it is established that if such men are slain outside the Church, there is no crown of faith for them, but rather the penalty of perfidy; nor shall they dwell in the house of God among the like-minded, who we see have withdrawn from the peaceful and divine house through the frenzy of discord.
V. Let us exhort plainly, as much as we can, dearest brother, by the mutual charity by which we cling to one another, that since we are instructed by the providence of the Lord who warns us, and admonished by the wholesome counsels of divine mercy, we should not cease to press on, now that the day of our contest and struggle is at hand, with fastings, watchings, and prayers together with all the people. Let us apply ourselves to constant groanings and frequent entreaties. For these are our heavenly arms, which make us stand and persevere bravely; these are the spiritual fortifications and divine weapons which protect us. Let us be mindful of one another, concordant and of one mind, that we may always pray on both sides for us, and lighten pressures and straits by mutual charity. And if any one of us from here has gone before by the swiftness of divine favor, let our love persevere with the Lord for our brothers and sisters, and let prayer not cease before the mercy of the Father. I pray, dearest brother, that you always fare well.