Article May 10, 1900 Issue

Long Lost Letters Found

Letters between Christ and King Agrippa.

Boston Evening Transcript

New York, May 2.—The Journal and Advertiser prints to-day a special cable from Rome which says that two letters, one from King Agrippa to Christ, the other from our Saviour to the king in reply, letters referred to by Eusebius in the fourth century, have been rediscovered after being lost for 903 years. The letter from King Agrippa to Christ reads:—

"I have heard of Thee and the cures wrought by Thee without herb or medicine, for it is reported that Thou restoreth sight to the blind and maketh the lame to walk, cleanseth the leper, raiseth the dead, casteth out devils and unclean spirits, and healeth those that are tormented of diseases of a long continuance. Hearing all this of Thee, I was fully persuaded that Thou art the very God come down from heaven to do such miracles, or that Thou art the son of God and performeth them. Wherefor I have sent thee a few lines entreating Thee to come hither and cure my diseases. Besides, hearing that the Jews murmur against Thee and continue to do Thee mischief, I invite Thee to my city, which is but a little one, but it beautiful and sufficient to entertain us both."

Christ's reply to the above reads: "Blessed art thou for believing me when thou hast not seen, for it is written of me that they that have seen me shall not believe, and they that have not seen me shall believe and be saved. But concerning the matter thou hast written about, this is to acquaint thee that all things for which I was sent hither must be fulfilled, and that I shall be taken up and returned to Him that sent me. But after my ascension I will send one of my disciples that shall cure thee of thy distemper and give life to all them that are with thee."

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