One of the most powerful angels is sent from Heaven. His countenance is like lightning, and his garments white 155 as snow. He parts the darkness from his track, and the whole heavens are lighted with his glory. The sleeping soldiers awake, and start to their feet. With awe and wonder they gaze at the open heavens, and the vision of brightness which is nearing them.

En af Himmelens mægtigste engle bliver udsendt. Hans udseende er som lynild og hans klæder hvide som sne. Han spalter mørket på sin vej og hele himmelen oplyses af hans herlighed. De sovende soldater vågner og springer op. Med hellig rædsel og undren stirrer de på de åbne himle og det strålende syn, som nærmer sig.