26 The son went everywhere and scattered forth the gifts with lavish hand.
27 But there were priests who ministered at shrines of foreign gods, who were not pleased because the king did not through them bestow the gifts.
28 And so they sought to cause the people all to hate the son. They said, These gifts are not of any worth; they are but counterfeits.
29 And so the people threw the precious gems, and gold and silver in the streets. They caught the son and beat him, spit upon him, drove him from their midst.
30 The son resented not their insults and their cruelties; but thus he prayed, My Father-God, forgive these creatures of thy hand; they are but slaves; they know not what they do.
31 And while they yet were beating him he gave them food, and blest them with a boundless love.
32 In certain cities was the son received with joy, and he would gladly have remained to bless the homes; but he could tarry not, for he must carry gifts to every one in all the king’s domain.
33 And Jesus said, My Father-God is king of all mankind, and he has sent me forth with all the bounties of his matchless love and boundless wealth.
34 To all the people of all lands, lo, I must bear these gifts—this water and this bread of life.
35 I go my way, but we will meet again; for in my Fatherland is room for all; I will prepare a place for you.