53. She will tell you that those born when she was young and healthy are much stronger than those born when she was getting old and becoming weak.
54. You will notice that you are smaller than people of earlier generations;
55. those who come later will be smaller still. This shows you that creation is already getting old and losing the strength of her youth.”
56. “If you please, Lord,” I asked, “will you show me the one through whom you will bring judgement on your creation?”