CHAPTER XIX

Beasts made subject to Adam.

1 But Adam and Eve cried before God. And Adam said to Him: --

1. "O Lord, when I was in the cave, I said this to you, my Lord, the

   beasts of the field would rise and devour me, and cut off my life from the earth."

2. Then Adam, because of what had happened to him, beat his chest and

   fell on the ground like a corpse. Then the Word of God came to him, who raised him, and said to him,

3. "O Adam, not one of these beasts will be able to hurt you; because I

   have made the beasts and other moving things come to you in the cave. I did not let the serpent come with them because it might have risen against you and made you tremble; and the fear of it should fall into your hearts.

4. For I knew that the accursed one is wicked; therefore I would not

   let it come near you with the other beasts.

5. But now strengthen your heart and fear not. I am with you to the end

   of the days I have determined on you."