like a giant tear. On the western side of the
lake was a land of plenty; five cities, and well-kept fields. The
people there kept down their numbers, and did not over till their lands.
51 A voice spoke to me, saying, 'Behold, these people. They shall know
of YOU before you know of THEM! Through a road that will hang from the
sky shall they come to you, bearing gifts and great wonders. Welcome
them, and treasure them. For from their seed shall come a great hero,
one who shall free their people when for five-hundred years they have
been bound with chains.'
52 And I was shown the people on the eastern Side of the
lake. There were two great nations, but their lands were crowded and
over used. There were too many people for their crops. Their rich had
everything, while their poor had nothing.
53 'Of these,' warned the Wise Spirit, "Beware! For in their minds are
the most foul of sicknesses. They will come in the night as thieves,
slaying all who would oppose them. Be prepared to fight them, to lift
up your sword against the evil in their minds. Be not afraid to stand
for
what is right, even when those among your own people call you fool.'
54 Then the Lord showed me the land below the desert in this strange
place. 'Here,' he explained, 'are friends and foe, but when they are in
need, they will call for help. Do not be afraid to answer them. '
55 With that, I said to the Spirit, 'I see Everything from on high. Let
me go back to the lake like a tear, to go down and look at the people
in the city.'
56 'As you wish,' agreed the Spirit. 'Their Capital is the
second city from the northernmost part
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