it would be more fitting to rejoice greatly that now , in these final days of a wicked world , the lord jesus has such women to praise his holy name and preach the truth and seek after wisdom as you ; you who gently leads a militia of marching virgins across the battlefield of souls , despite fearful temptations on every side , all of you armed with invincible weapons of piety and learning ; often here , in my loneliness , i imagine your mild-hearted militia of girls and women singing sweet hymns of spiritual combat , of christ 's victory , and the eternal occupation of heaven !