Another Woman
Could I but look upon his blessed face once more. It will shed light over Jerusalem.
[Cries come from within]
Voices
They have found him.—He is saved.—We are saved.—God will help us.—Jeremiah! Jeremiah!
[Reappearing from within, the rest of the crowd brings Jeremiah triumphantly to the top of the steps. He stands with his hand shielding his eyes from the light]
Voices
[Ecstatically] Holy One!—Master!—Samuel.—Elijah.—Prophet.—Save us, Jeremiah.—King.—Anointed of the Lord.—Israel hear his words.—Jeremiah.
The Frenzied Woman
[Throwing herself at his feet] Why do you hide your face? Your glance brings healing. Look on this child of mine that it may grow hale. Look upon us all that we may arise from death.