364 LITERATURE OF GNOSTIC WISDOM
Through my handiwork they are and feel
the enormity of my thought.
Who can stand against my handiwork?
Who is not its subject?
I willed and fashioned my mind and heart;
they are mine, and with my own hand I created them.
My goodness goes before them, and they will not lack my name.
I am with them.
RESPONSE 2
Pray and grow, survive in the love of the lord.
You are loved in the loved one.
You survive in him who lives.
You are saved in him who was saved.
In all ages you will be found incorruptible
through the name of your father.
Song 9
Open your ears and I shall speak to you.
Give me your soul that I may give you mine.
Here is the lord's word and his desires,
and his holy thought about the messiah.
In the will of the lord is your life.
His purpose is your eternal life.
Your perfection is incorruptible.
Be rich in god the father
and receive the purpose of the high one.
In his grace be strong and redeemed.
I tell you, and the holy ones will know peace,
and if you hear you will not fall into war.
Who knows him will not perish.
Who receives him will not be confused.
His eternal crown is truth,
and those who wear it on their heads are blessed.
It is made of precious stones,
and wars were fought over the crown,
