2 Baruch (The Syriac Apocalypse) · Restored Names Edition · first paragraph
1Know ye, moreover, that in former times and in the generations of old our fathers had helpers, Righteous men and holy prophets:
2Nay more, we were in our own land, [And they helped us when we sinned], And they interceded for us with Him who made us, Because they trusted in their works], And the Mighty One heard their prayer and forgave us.
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