Angels and Women (1924)

130 ANGELS AND WOMENthe famous Prophet, and alighting from ourcar, drew near to listen. Standing with histhree sons1 upon a low terrace, he addressedthe crowd. His face was solemn even to sadness,and the words that met our ears werethese:"Lo, for many years have I lifted up myvoice in warning and entreaty. My soul hasbeen daily vexed with your abominabledeeds. You have wallowed in gluttony anddrunkenness, in lust and lechery; you havesaid to Avarice, ’Thou art our father,’ andto Sensuality, ’Thou art our mother.’ Recklessand 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 groaningand tears, with fasting and sacrifice,have I sought the Almighty on behalfof the sinful sons of Adam. Repent I Repentf before the thunders of Heaven shall1 See Appendix, Note 18