And save, even now, save Jerusalem.
[The crowd surges round him. Some grasp his limbs, while others strive on his behalf and endeavor to free him]
Voices
Crucify him!—Stone him!—He blasphemes.—A curse upon Jeremiah!—Crucify him.
Other Voices
Let be.—The spirit of God is upon him.—He is beside himself.—Harm him not.
[Amid the tumult he continues to stretch out his arms as if on the cross]
But why do ye tarry? Thrice-blessed day!
The price of martyrdom fain would I pay.