Tertullian – Ad Martyras (An address to the Martyrs)
Tertullian's Ad Martyras may be Tertullian's earliest work. It was written around 197 AD. The writing is addressed to imprisoned Christians awaiting their execution. CHAP. I. BLESSED Martyrs Designate, - Along with the provision which our lady mother the Church from her bountiful breasts, and each brother out of his private means, makes for your bodily wants