The old King of Spain (Queen Victoria's second son), already on the edge of the grave, had just risen and tottered before his Ruler; it seemed for an instant as if he would fall, when the Pope himself, by a sudden movement, had risen, caught him in his arms and kissed him; and then, still standing, had spread his arms abroad and delivered a _fervorino_ such as never had been heard before in the history of the basilica.
"_Benedictus Dominus!_" he cried, with upraised face and shining eyes.
"Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He hath visited and redeemed His people.

I, John, Vicar of Christ, Servant of Servants, and sinner among sinners, bid you be of good courage in the Name of God.

By Him Who hung on the Cross, I promise eternal life to all who persevere in His Order.
He Himself has said it.

_To him that overcometh I will give a crown of life._ "Little children; fear not him that killeth the body.

There is no more that he can do.