human
O beloved disciple, how will it have gone with Jesus since thou didst last see him in the house of Caiaphas?
gpt
If the priests could do as they wish, then sure enough he would be already among the dead. But they could not carry out the sentence without permission of the governor. But Pilate, I hope, will not condemn him, as he has never done anything bad, but only what is good.
human
O Almighty God, incline the ruler's heart to justice, that he may protect the innocent against the wiles of the wicked.
gpt
Whither shall we go, O friends, oh, whither, that I may but once more see my beloved son? I must see him, but where can I find him? Perhaps, O perhaps, he lies buried in the deepest dungeon.
human
Alas! the most loving of teachers in prison!
gpt
There is one to be seen from whom we can inquire.
human
The best thing will be to go to Nicodemus; he surely knows what is happening to our dear Master.
gpt
Yes, let us go, said Mary.
human
Every moment increases my grief in this uncertainty about the fate of my son.
gpt
Be strong in faith, dear mother, said John.
human
Whatever happens it is God's will. Suddenly a horrible noise of confused voices and tramping feet was heard in the distance. From the tumult could be heard the words:
gpt
On, on with him!
human
What terrible noise is that?
gpt
As if of a thousand voices. What can it be?
human
Let him die! they cried,
gpt
Is the burden already too heavy? and the people shouted,
human
Drive him with violence, that we may get to Golgotha.
gpt
Take care, or he will be down.