The Persian Sibyl

(Sibila Persica)

A voice from the mountains cries out in the wilderness
To carry the gospel, to pave for the world the path
Of righteousness, to preach forgiveness of sins,
And baptism. In this life
It will bring salvation to those who renounce lies and deception.
They will find their place in paradise, if they wish to,
By crushing the head of that inner beast,
By doing good deeds and by going often to church.