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Tell his reverence your story |
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Let us see if he's impressed |
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You were lodging here last night |
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You were the honest Bishop's guest. |
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And then, out of Christian goodness |
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When he learned about your plight |
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You maintain he made a present of this silver. |
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That is right. |
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But my friend you left so early |
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Surely something slipped your mind |
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You forgot I gave these also; |
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Would you leave the best behind? |
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So, Messieurs, you may release him |
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For this man has spoken true. |
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I commend you for your duty |
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And God's blessing go with you. |
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And remember this, my brother, |
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See in this some high plan. |
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You must use this precious silver |
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To become an honest man. |
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By the witness of the martyrs, |
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By the passion and the blood, |
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God has raised you out of darkness: |
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I have bought your soul for God. |
