Cornelius a Lapide

Ye yourselves bear me witness , &c. That I said I went before Him, that as His forerunner, minister, and herald, I should precede His advent “ You know that I have always professed that I am not the Christ, but His forerunner. Why then do you urge me to revoke what I have said, and prefer myself to Jesus, and steal away from Him the name of Christ ? Truly this would be intolerable pride, inconsistency, and blasphemy. Suffer me then to live contented with my office, and with me prepare His way, and follow and serve Him the Messias, both your and my Lord and God.” Digitized by V^rOOQie THE PARANYMPH. T2I