If he descended from heaven today
the great warrior who beat the money-traders
you would shout your "crucifige!"
and nail him to the cross which he himself bore.

But he mildly smiles upon your hate:
"The truth will prevail, even if the bearer falls;
the faith will live, for I give my life …
and stand tall at the cross for all warriors of the world."

Christ, The Flag of the Persecuted (Die Fahne der Verfolgten), page 51

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