of the evil one cries and reproves them, and none remains hidden, because their nature makes itself known.[1] The wicked are separated; the tree of their fruits is bitterness. Let me quietly pass by their place and come to thee. May joy and peace support me, and may I stand before thy glory! Let not the calumniator look at me, but let his eyes be dazzled by thy light in which I dwell, and may his lying mouth be shut, because he has nothing against me!"
149. < And turning to those who were in the prison by him, he said, "Believe, my children, on this God whom I preach; believe in Jesus Christ, whom I proclaim; believe in him who makes alive and helps his servants; > believe in the redeemer of those who toiled in his service. For my soul already rejoices, because my time is at hand to receive him. Being beautiful, he makes me always speak of his beauty, of what manner it is, although I cannot speak of it as I wish and ought. Thou who art the light of my poverty, and the supplier of my want and the provider of my need—be thou with me till I come and receive thee in eternity."
- ↑ One MS. reads: the part of these bad children cries and betrays; wherefore none can remain hidden from them; another MS.: but the part of the children of the evil one cries and convinces them, but none of them remains hidden from them, for their nature makes itself known.
