Noah's Ark: An Invitation to Faith — Page 123
NOAH'S ARK coins from different countries. They were discovered from the cave in which the recluse had lived for quite some time. Along with this money, his relatives were also handed some documents, which they were unable to read. A few scholars of Hebrew happened to view these documents and were surprised to find that these documents were in ancient Hebrew. Upon reading them the following inscription was found: I, Peter the fisherman, a servant of Christ the son of Mary addresses the people in the name of God Almighty and in accordance with His will. The letter ended with the words: I, Peter the fisherman, in the name of Christ, and in my nintieth year, resolved to write these loving words, three passovers (three years) after the death of my Lord and Master, Christ the Messiah the son of Mary in Boler, near the sacred house of God. Scholars have concluded that the script dates from the time of Peter. The London Bible Society also support this opinion and after an indepth examination of these documents have decided to purchase them from the owners for the value of four hundred thousand lire (237,500 rupees). The prayer of Christ, son of Mary, may peace be on both of them. He said: My Lord! I am unable to overcome that which I consider to be wrong. Nor have I attained the virtue I desired to attain. Others keep their reward in hand but I do not. My greatness lies in my work. No one is in a worser state than I. My Lord who is most high, forgive me my sins. O God, do not let it be that my enemies are able to find fault in me, nor let me be humiliated in the estimation of my friends. Let not my piety put me to trial and do not let this world become my greatest source of happiness or the chief object of my life. Do not place me at the mercy of such a one who would show me no compassion. O God, who is the most Gracious—in the name of your mercy, ordain it so. You do indeed shower your mercy on those who are in need of it. * (Footnote on page 69 of first edition of Urdu book) [Publisher] 123