A dispute between the woman and the powers of darkness

salvation, almighty in power, goodness, and truth. So if I perish, I perish; but it shall be trusting in the Lord, who has promised, that the gates of hell shall not prevail against those who trust in him. If the Lord has forsaken me, I shall die. If he has not, I know I shall live to rejoice in the God of my salvation; and we shall bless and praise God together on the morrow.

Satan. You infamous bitch! You have been flattering God, so that he may stand as your friend. Such low, cunning art I despise.

Joanna. I have not been flattering the most high God. I have been pleading the promises he has made throughout the Bible to me and to all who believe in him. In my writings, he has assured me, if I trust in him, he will not leave me, nor forsake me. But I must give up my trust in God, if I fear the threats of Satan. Now if I perish, I perish; I will not give up my trust in God. It is impossible to flatter the most high God. All hearts are open before him. He knows our hearts and thoughts as well as our words; and there is no tongue, or pen, but must fall far short, if it pretends to speak of his goodness and worth. So as long as I live I will trust in him; and when my hopes there fail, let me die. He will not leave me, nor forsake me: his promise is given to protect me; and I will sooner die, than give up my faith in him.

Satan. You whining devil! You are pleading these perfections to gain the Lord on your side, and call down his almighty power to protect you; for you are afraid, without his protection, I shall tear you in pieces. Now if you are a woman of spirit, say, you defy my power in your own strength, and then I will say you are a hero.

Joanna. Such a hero I never can be, nor do I wish to be, to stand in any strength of my own. What is a child in the hands of a giant? What