it seemed good to me also accurately, from the very beginning, to write them to you in order, most excellent Theophilus,

"He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High. "And the Lord God will give him the throne of his forefather David,

"The Holy Spirit shall come upon you," said the angel, "and the power of the most High shall overshadow you, and therefore the holy offspring which is born, shall be called the son of God.

"And thou, child, shalt be called the Prophet of the Most High, For thou shalt go before the Lord to prepare the way

"But you must love even your enemies and be kind to them, And lend, despairing of no man. Then your reward will be great, And you will be the sons of the Most High; For he is kind even to the ungrateful and to the evil.

"When they had nothing pay he forgave them with such charm. "Tell me, then, which of these will love him most?"

"I take it," said Simon, "the one he forgave the most."

When he saw Jesus he cried out, and fell down before him, and in a loud voice exclaimed. "What have we to do with you, Jesus, you son of God Most High? I implore you to torment me not!"