But now mine own eyes have beheld God; but not my natural, but my spiritual eyes, for my natural eyes could not have beheld; for I should have withered and died in his presence; but his glory was upon me; and I beheld his face, for I was transfigured before him.

...he who goes down to the grave does not return.

Paintin's not important. What's important is keepin' busy.

Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?

Yet it seems that a final race struggle is unavoidable

I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, shew me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people.

Fear not! Stand your ground... the Lord himself will fight for you; you have only to keep still.