3/14 So a man was slain and we begged of him to bring him back to life; and since he could not, we killed him also because he was a liar." "He was no liar," said Owen; "since he never told you that he had power to open the mouth of the grave. Still, Heaven is merciful, and although you murdered him that was sent to you, his Master has chosen me to follow in his footsteps. Me also you may murder if you will, and then another and another; but still the messengers shall come, till at last your ears are opened and you listen. Only, for such deeds your punishment must be heavy." "What is the message, White Man ?" "A message of peace, of forgiveness, and of life beyond the grave, of life everlasting. |