Shall I drive out death, already in my blood, which is as thin as water, which is already in my veins, that have become hard like dried-up cords? Shall I recover life? ANATHEMA. By their life you will prolong your life. Now you have but one heart, David,—but then you will have a million hearts. DAVID. But I shall die! ANATHEMA. No, you will be immortal! CONTENTS David retreats in horror. DAVID. Your lips have uttered a terrible word. Who are you that you dare promise immortality? Are not life and death in the hand of God? ANATHEMA. God said: Reestablish life through life. DAVID. But people are wicked and vicious, and the hungry one is nearer to God than the well-fed. ANATHEMA. Remember Hannah and Benjamin.... DAVID. Be silent! ANATHEMA.
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