"Now lettest thou thy slave depart, O Master; according to thy word in peace,

"A light for the unveiling of the Gentiles And the glory of thy people Israel."

"It is written," answered Jesus, "Thou shalt worship the Lord, thy God, and him only shalt thou serve."

"They will bear thee up in their hands, Lest thou dash thy food against a stone."

"It has been said," replied Jesus, "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord, thy God."

"Yes, I tell you and more than a prophet. This is he who it is written. "Behold I send a messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.

In the same hour he thrilled with joy in the Holy Ghost. "I praise thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth," he said "for hiding these things from the wise and prudent, and for revealing them to babes. Yea, Father, for so it was well pleasing in thy sight!

So he said to them. "When you pray, say, "Father, hallowed be thy name; May thy kingdom come,

Until I make thy enemies the footstool at thy feet.

"Father, if thou art willing, take away this cup from me; but thy will, not mine, be done!"

Then with a loud cry, Jesus said, "Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit!" And after uttering these words, he yielded up his spirit.