2 And as he journeyed towards Jerusalem he heard of John, the harbinger, who was esteemed a prophet of the living God.
3 Lamaas found the harbinger at Salim Springs; for many days he was a silent listener to the pungent truths he taught.
4 And he was present when the Pharisee told John of Jesus and his mighty works.
5 He heard the answer of the harbinger; he heard him bless the name of Jesus, whom he called the Christ.
6 And then he spoke to John; he said, Pray, tell me more about this Jesus whom you call the Christ.
7 And John replied, this Jesus is the love of God made manifest.
8 Lo, men are living on the lower planes—the planes of greed and selfishness; for self they fight; they conquer with the sword.
9 In every land the strong enslave and kill the weak. All kingdoms rise by force of arms; for force is king.
10 This Jesus comes to overthrow this iron rule of force, and seat Love on the throne of power.
11 And Jesus fears no man. He preaches boldly in the courts of kings, and everywhere, that victories won by force of arms are crimes;