Angels and Women (1924)

130 ANGELS AND WOMEN
the famous Prophet, and alighting from our
car, drew near to listen. Standing with his
three sons1 upon a low terrace, he addressed
the crowd. His face was solemn even to sadness,
and the words that met our ears were
these:
"Lo, for many years have I lifted up my
voice in warning and entreaty. My soul has
been daily vexed with your abominable
deeds. You have wallowed in gluttony and
drunkenness, in lust and lechery; you have
said to Avarice, ’Thou art our father,’ and
to Sensuality, ’Thou art our mother.’ Reckless
and besotted you have embraced destruction.
"O abject slaves of a merciless despot,
your manhood is lost, your lives are forfeited;
you are doomed I With strong groaning
and tears, with fasting and sacrifice,
have I sought the Almighty on behalf
of the sinful sons of Adam. Repent I Repent
f before the thunders of Heaven shall
1 See Appendix, Note 18