The four candles of Peace, Faith, and Love slowly burn out as their flames diminish, saying that they no longer have the strength or importance to stay lit. When a child enters and sees the three candles out, the fourth candle, Hope, says it will still burn and can re-light the other candles. The child takes the candle of Hope and re-lights Peace, Faith, and Love, and the message is that the flame of Hope should never go out.