Chapter 3 HEAVEN.

Mercy (at the feet of God). Have pity, Lord be not afraid

To save mankind, whom thou hast made,

Nor let the souls that were betrayed

Perish eternally! Justice. It cannot be, it must not be!

When in the garden placed by thee,

The fruit of the forbidden tree

He ate, and he must die! Mercy. Have pity, Lord! let penitence

Atone for disobedience,

Nor let the fruit of man's offence

Be endless misery! Justice. What penitence proportionate

Can e'er be felt for sin so great?

Of the forbidden fruit he ate,

And damned must he be! God. He shall be saved, if that within

The bounds of earth one free from sin

Be found, who for his kith and kin

Will suffer martyrdom. The Four Virtues. Lord! we have searched the world around,

From centre to the utmost bound,

But no such mortal can be found;

Despairing, back we come. Wisdom. No mortal, but a God made man,

Can ever carry out this plan,

Achieving what none other can,

Salvation unto all! God. Go, then, O my beloved Son;

It can by thee alone be done;

By thee the victory shall be won

O'er Satan and the Fall! (Here the ANGEL GABRIEL shall leave Paradise and fly toward the earth; the jaws of Hell open below, and the Devils walk about, making a great noise.)

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