the word
Father, Johannes is out on the dunes again
l'm going to keep an eye on him
-What's going on? -lt's your brother, Anders
lt must be Johannes again; l'll go with Anders
Yes, the poor man
Doesn't he need our pity, so incurably insane?
-Maybe he's happy like that -You can't mean it
Put something warm on
Your father's going, too
l'll have hot coffee waiting
l expect we'll need it
Woe unto you, hypocrites!
And you... and you
Woe unto you for your faithlessness
Woe unto you, because you do not believe in me...
...the risen Christ...
...who has come to you at the bidding of Him...
...who made the heavens and the earth
Verily, l say unto you...
...Judgement Day is near
God has called me...
...to be His prophet before His face
Woe unto ye of little faith...
...for only they who have faith...
...shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven
ls Johannes...
What is that for, Johannes?
l am the light of the world...
...but the darkness knoweth it not
l came unto my own...
...and my own received me not
Why put the candlesticks there?
That my light shall shine in the darkness
lt's so sad
He's quite mad - l mean, thinking he's Jesus
l wonder if he'll ever recover his wits
lt's all that reading that's turned his head
He should never have been encouraged to study
-l did it because he was gifted -You wanted a priest in the family
No, there are priests a-plenty
What's needed is a man to stir people
l saw his gifts, l thought he was the spark...
...that could set Christianity ablaze Once more
l prayed with all my heart that he might have the voice of a prophet
The reformer?
The renewer, yes, that's what l prayed for so earnestly
See what has come of it
We'd all better go back to bed
l'll go and take a look at the sow
Johannes will be his old self again
How l've hoped he would get better...
...but he never will
Why say that?
Miracles no longer happen
Nothing is impossible for God, if we pray to Him
lnger, l've prayed and prayed
You must pray once more
Jesus Himself said that He will grant our prayers
l know, Inger, but what use have all my prayers been?
Can you know what your prayers have set in motion?
Pray and pray again...
...even if you think your prayers are poor
Good night, Inger. l'll sit up a little longer
-l'm sorry for your father -l'm sorry for Johannes
So am l, but...
Johannes may be nearer to God than we are, but your father...
l can't bear his godliness
-You're unfair to your father -He's been unfair to me
He's never reproached you
No, but l know what he thought...
...when l wouldn't participate in the piousness on this farm
Mikkel, you do believe in God, don't you?
You know my views
-You have no faith? -Not even faith in faith
But you have something more important
A heart, and goodness
Faith is not enough if you are not a good person, too
And you are
-But l have no faith -lt will come
Are you so sure?
Just you see how warm you will feel then
And how happy... it's nice to be happy, isn't it?
Yes, Inger girl. Now we must sleep, Iass
Good night, my big lad
Karen, give that to the hens
You two must help me
Well, Anne and l are thinking...
You haven't fallen in love with the tailor's daughter?
What's wrong in that, Mikkel?
Nothing, except it's the worst that could happen to you
l don't mean her, she's sweet
What will father say?
That's why l need your help, if you're willing
What will her father say?
You know they don't share father's views on religion
But if Anne and l love each other...
Mikkel and l agree with you, but...
But what... eh, Mikkel?
Damned if l know
You'll help me, won't you?
Of course. Why don't you go and talk to Anne's father?
-He's impossible to talk to -Try, at least
l could try, of course. What do you think, Inger?
You try. And l'll have a try with your father
That'll be the hardest but l'll try anything
Thanks, Inger. l'm sure you'll manage
-And you manage the tailor -l'll go there now
lf only father doesn't become obstinate
l'm more afraid of him becoming sad
Shouldn't you be cutting the reeds?
Good-bye, my lass
Anyone would think we're just engaged, not married eight years
-Don't mess it up -Do l usually?
No, that was unfair
Dear God, help me today also
lt's because the rain came in
You made me jump
-What did you say? -Rain's getting in through the roof
Blasted rheumatism!
Coffee at this time of day?
lt's so cold, grandfather
Biscuits, too. Home-made
You like my biscuits, don't you?
Are you looking for this?
l did fancy that pipe, but it needs filling
lt's been filled
-You can do that, too? -l can do everything
Except have a son
Grandfather...
A corpse in the parlour
What is he saying?
Be quiet, Johannes
Shut the door
So shall my Father in heaven be glorified
There, there, Johannes
What was that he said?
Who cares about what he says, Inger?
The new pastor just went into the church
He hasn't called here yet
He'll come one day
Are Mikkel and Anders cutting reeds?
Mikkel left just as you came
He preaches a good sermon
The pastor? Yes, but he takes rather too long to get to the ''amen''
Will you help me?
You know Anne, the tailor's daughter?
-What about her? -Wouldn't she be a match for Anders?
So that's why we're having coffee
Not really. But wouldn't she?
l won't discuss it
How can you be such a stick-in-the-mud farmer?
Like unto like, l say
The only thing that matters is that they love each other
Love comes with the years, Inger
Dear grandfather, you know all about the world...
...but nothing about love
Have you ever been in love?
ln love? At least a dozen times
Just as l thought: you've never been in love
Well, l've been married, l know that
But surely with you and Maren...
...it was a farmer's deal
Maren was a good wife
Just the right wife for me
Forgive me
lf you'll agree to Anders and Anne marrying...
...l'll promise you something that will make you happy
Fried eel for dinner on Sunday
Well, that's a deal, of sorts
And l promise you a boy this time
-Are you happy now? -You're good at making promises
Do you agree?
lnger, why go to so much bother?
Anders will get over it and we'll easily find the right girl for him
Then l'll tell you that he's not cutting reeds with Mikkel
Where is he?
So that's it
That was the reason for the coffee
Yes, grandfather, it was
When he gets back we'll say: ''Congratulations, Anders'', won't we?
So Peter the tailor is getting a son-in-law today
And you a sweet, capable daughter-in-law
l haven't asked for one
Do consent, grandfather
When he went off without a word to me?
And you knew about it, but never said anything
A conspiracy by my children, behind my back
l'm damned if l'll consent
Where are you going?
Why ask? Do any of you tell me where you're going?
ln his shirt-sleeves, too
Go and have coffee...
...and tell Hans to lay straw bedding for the mare
What's the matter with you, grandfather?
Borgensgaard is going to the dogs
Nothing of the sort
And Johannes will never be any different
How do you know?
Mikkel won't be any different
How can you compare them? Anyway, what's wrong with Mikkel?
He's betrayed his forefathers' faith
Mikkel is all right, he has God in his heart
And now Anders...
Sometimes l can't make you out. You seem as if God has abandoned you
You're right, l'm not what l was. And you do know why
Because God didn't hear you all those nights you prayed by Johannes' bed
No, you're wrong
lt wasn't God's fault, it was mine
lf l'd prayed with faith, a miracle would have happened
But l prayed because l thought it was worth trying
lf a father can't pray with faith for his child...
...miracles do not happen
But Our Lord might manage it
l don't believe it any more
Well, l think that many tiny miracles occur all around us
Our Lord hears people's prayers, but He does things quietly...
...without making a fuss
Maybe
l'll go and meet Maren and little Inger; school's finished now
You'll come with me, despite your rheumatism?
Damn that, l'm not a cripple yet
Peter Petersen. Tailor
Anne? Did you find anyone in?
-You got the money? -Yes, father
Anne, can you see to the birds?
They must need water
l think you've been crying
Did you meet anyone?
l met Anders, from Borgensgaard
Did you talk to him?
Yes. They have fifteen piglets
l hope you remembered what l told you
Of course
You know you must be on guard, and not let sin prevail?
Anne, bring in firewood
You know what l've been thinking, Kirstine?
Being young Borgen's father-in-law may have advantages
Anne would never go wanting
True, but l was thinking of more than worldly advantages
What if we humble folk were to win Borgensgaard for God's kingdom?
That would be a great joy
The idea turned my head, too, but then l came to my senses
l found l was thinking of the worldly aspect, rather than the heavenly
Thank the Lord for opening your eyes
Thanks be to Him
Gather up the fragments that remain...
...that nothing be lost
Good morning. l was just passing...
The Lord be with you
Are you...
Do you not know me?
Are you the son of the house?
l am a mason
l build houses...
...but people refuse to live in them
They want to build for themselves
They want to, but they cannot
And so they live, some in unfinished huts...
...others in ruins...
...while the greatest number wander homeless
Are you one who needs a house?
l am the new pastor. My name is...
My name is Jesus of Nazareth
How can you prove that?
Thou man of faith, who himself lacks faith
People believe in the dead Christ...
...but not in the living
They believe in miracles of two thousand years ago...
...but they do not believe in me now
l am come again to witness for my Father in heaven...
...and to work miracles
Miracles no longer happen
Thus speaks...
...my church on earth
The church that has betrayed me...
...murdered me in my own name
Here l stand, and again you cast me out
But if you nail me to the cross a second time...
...woe unto you
This is quite dreadful
ls it you, Anders?
Have you some sewing to be done?
-Not that -What, then?
Well, Anne and me... l've come to ask you if l may marry her
No. Definitely not
Couldn't we ask Anne? Why not?
There's no point
-Aren't l good enough? -No, Anders
-What's wrong with me? -You are not a Christian
Not what we down here understand by a Christian
l'm as good a believer as you and Kirstine
But not of our faith; that's what l look for
You'd better leave, we're holding a meeting
l'm the eldest son, Mikkel Borgen
Welcome to Borgensgaard
l expect everyone's out. Would you care for a cigar?
-Have you met anyone else? -Yes... your brother, perhaps
Johannes? l hope he didn't offend you
No, but he was rather...
We don't like to talk about it but l can tell you
Something happened
-Was it love? -No, Kierkegaard
Well, Johannes was studying theology, and it was going very well...
...but then he became enmeshed in doubts...
lt was too much for him? A blow for the family
Yes, you want to help, but there's nothing you can do
Father's coming. Let's change the subject
Good day, pastor. Welcome to Borgensgaard
Maren and little Inger
-Just the two? -At the moment
A cup of coffee?
Another time, perhaps. l must go now
Go and have lunch
He seems pleasant enough
That's what he's paid for
ls Anders back yet?
-Did you speak to father? -Yes, and he's decided to...
Anders must find a wife but a wife of our faith
So you're afraid
lf Anne's faith prevails on Anders, Peter the tailor will triumph
lnger, you understand me
When l took over this farm, there was no living Christianity in the parish
l began on my own; they railed against me in church
A battle was fought for years, until the faith of this farm triumphed
Now l'm to open my door to those sour people down by the marsh...
...who fought against me?
l'm damned if l will
You understand me, Inger?
Yes, but l'm thinking of Anders
Anders is a good boy, but weak and easily influenced
That's why he needs a wife of his own faith
And is bullied into giving up his love
Watch your tongue, Mikkel
Don't misunderstand your father
Back from cutting the reeds?
No, l've come from...
Congratulations, then
He refused me, father
-Who refused? -Peter the tailor
Peter the tailor said no?
Definitely. And in the end he pushed me out
My son was refused Peter the tailor's daughter? Why, may l ask?
Because l'm not good enough
Why aren't you good enough?
l'm not of their faith
So we up here at Borgensgaard...
...are not good enough for Peter the tailor
Well, l'm damned! Are we heathens up here?
l wonder if Peter the tailor is brave enough to say that to my face
You are serious about Anne?
Would l let him push me out, otherwise?
A sensible answer at last. Inger, my coat. You get ready too, Anders
-Tell Hans to harness the cart -lt's done. You were going to the mill
You're the best father l could have
The Lord knows what he's thinking of
A clean handkerchief... Inger, you think of everything
And keep an eye on the sow
And people say the age of miracles is past
l must go and unload
We who are washed in the blood of the Lamb...
...know that the Lord works His wonders among us from day to day
ls it not a miracle that you sit there assured of salvation, Jenssigne?
ls it not a miracle, Kristen that the Lord guided you..!.
...from your former ways to submit your will to Him?
Miserable sinner that l am, is it not a miracle that l give witness to you?
ls it not glorious? Is it not beautiful? Is it not blessed?
Praise be, glory to such a God
Welcome to our meeting
l haven't come to your meeting, l've come for a talk with you
You are just as welcome
-Have you come alone? -No, Anders is with me
We were about to hear a testimony by Mette Maren
We are ready, Mette Maren
l just want to wish that each of you...
...may find the Lord as l have found Him
l went in sin, and l was crushed by it
When l was converted, l became the happiest creature on earth...
...and l praise and thank the Lord - that's all l wanted to say
That was a fine testimony
Let us sing Number 13
Sinner, cover not your ears
listen to the voice of the lamb
Number 82
The Lord be with you
lt's Mikkel Borgen. Isn't the doctor back yet?
So he'll be here soon
The midwife's here, but she dare not do anything until the doctor arrives
There's a car coming now
lt's him, thank God
Things aren't going well with Inger, the midwife says
Let's see how bad it is
Good night, brothers and sisters
Our next meeting in Jesus' name will be this day next week, God willing
Go and put the kettle on
-A cup of coffee? -Don't put yourself out
-A fill of your pipe? -Don't put yourself out for that
-Anders? -No, thank you
Bacon's going up, Peter
But eggs came down yesterday
-Have you many hens? -About as many as you have pigs
-lsn't Anne coming? -l think not
Why not?
l think it will make it easier for her to walk in the path of the Lord
You hear, father?
You can drink your coffee in the kitchen
lf you agree, that is
We three will drink our coffee out there, as you seem to be master here
Peter, on my way here...
...l tried to see things from your point of view
What did you conclude?
Our different views on religion shouldn't come between our children
Anne will marry one of our faith
We don't intend to take Our Lord from her
There's no point in talking, you never understand me
And do you understand me?
Perfectly. l was once like you
And that wasn't enough for you?
Right, Morten, that wasn't enough for me
l don't wish to speak evil of you, or any of the others...
...but l'm damned if l can stand you
What is it about us that you can't stand?
Above all, that stuff about conversion
And what else have you against us?
l can't stand your undertaker's faces
So l've heard
You have a bright, jolly Christianity...
...while we are undertakers and killjoys
But if you're so jolly, why do you Iook so sad whenever we meet you?
l feel light and free, because l know a place is waiting for me in heaven
And the rest of us go straight to hell and everlasting torment?
lsn't that what you believe?
You've taken the words out of my mouth
And the dead rose up and began to speak
And He delivered him unto his mother
A beautiful picture
You will see it better over there Anders
Can we have more coffee?
You take it in, Anne
So you're bringing the coffee
Should l, Anne? Maybe just half, then
-lsn't your mother in the kitchen? -Yes, but Anders is there, too
Well, Peter, have you had second thoughts?
-What about? -About Anne and Anders
No, not yet, at least
At least?
Morten, are you still completely satisfied with your God?
-l certainly am -Still?
What are you getting at?
You are not satisfied. Morten, come over to us
Have you lost your wits?
-You would gain peace of soul -Never
When you return, dust to dust, it will be too late. Come over to us
l'm damned if l will
The Lord is the God of miracles
He can lead you from unbelief and error
You say that about my faith?
Do you know the difference between my faith and yours?
You believe Christianity is being mournful and torturing yourself
l believe Christianity means the enhancement of life
My faith makes me rejoice in life
Your faith merely makes you long for death
My faith is the warmth of life, your faith is the chill of death
One day it will dawn on you that we were seeking the true light
What are you really seeking?
God, and nothing else
lt sounds good, but we regard you as being neither believers nor converted
ln my judgement... you are lost souls
ln Peter the tailor's judgement we are all going to hell
We're going home
-Shan't l have Anne, then? -No
And l say yes, devil take it...
...if l have to drag her out of this penitentiary
Can't you see you are incurring God's wrath?
l won't listen to your wittering
lt's the Lord you must listen to. You must be tried still further
They're just leaving
l hope she will be all right
Who did you hope would be all right?
Verily, we live in a world of miracles
Just as l say you must be tried still further...
...Mikkel rings up and says that Inger is seriously ill
-lt must be the child -No, something extraordinary
This time l hope the Lord will reach your heart, however hard He smites
God help me, you stand there wanting my daughter-in-law to die
lf there is no other way, yes, l wish it in the Name of Jesus
You do, do you?
There's only one answer to that!
The great Morten! Do you deny others the right to exist?
-Go to hell! -No, l won't block your entrance
You landowner lout!
Borgen, hold the lamp
What has happened?
lt's nothing. She'll come round soon
-How's her pulse? -Not too good
Take the heartbeat
lt's rapid
-ls the child still alive? -Yes, so far
But we haven't finished yet
-Will my wife be all right? -Keep quiet. Hold the lamp nearer
Put the lamp down and get me a tub
How big? That size?
How is it going?
Karen, fetch the little wooden tub my wife bought last week
So the doctor's here. What about the midwife?
They're both here
-Anything wrong with the child? -lt was in the wrong position
-And Inger? -lf she is saved, we can be thankful
ls it serious, father?
We two, Anders, are going to have a busy night
-Praying -Yes, for Anne and for Inger
For Inger. Anne, that we can manage
Now go and lie down, and put your trust in God
Won't we pray together?
My boy, when it's something really important, l prefer to pray alone
Though, of course, it's always the Lord's will that is done
Then came the Lord Himself, with His scythe and His hourglass
All right, Johannes
Why art thou afraid, thou man of little faith?
For l am not yet ascended to my Father
Hold your tongue
And in His own country He did not many mighty works...
...because of their unbelief
The child has arrived
-Was it a boy, as Inger promised me? -Yes, it was a boy
You see, the Lord is...
He's lying in the tub, in four pieces
lf only you could pray to God
You can do that, father
What are you on about now, Johannes?
Did you not see Him, the Lord?
The man with the hourglass and scythe
He went with the child
lf you had believed in me, this would not have happened
Now l can do nothing
Oh God!
How great must thy need be, before thou hearest me?
Dear Johannes, if you want to make your father happy, go to your room
Look
What should l see?
Can you see him? There he is
The man with the scythe. He's come back, to fetch Inger
Will you be quiet?
Do you still reject me?
This is madness
Yet what is madness and what is sanity?
Now you draw nigh to God
One word only, it will cost you but one word
No! Go away!
They seek to gather grapes of thorns
The vine they pass by
Go to your room! You are driving me insane, too
Not in bed, Maren?
Yes, but you shouted so loud
-l woke you? -Yes, because we've been moved
Our bed is in your room...
...because we're going to have a little brother
-Who told you that? -Mummy
And were you glad?
Well, l wanted a little sister...
...but mummy said she'd promised you a little brother
She said that?
Yes, and do you know what? Now she's very ill
That's why Our Lord decided...
...the little boy won't come this time
Now you can go and ask Our Lord to make mummy better again
Yes, but He's not going to, because she is going to die tonight
She's going to do what?
That's what uncle says...
...and then he's going to raise her from the dead, like the Bible man
-What's all this nonsense? -lt's what uncle says
But now you must go and snuggle down in bed, little Maren
l can't bear it in there
Have courage
l see how it will end
l don't think l can bear to lose her
You're not going to lose her. God will...
Father, if Inger dies...
...promise you'll see Anders and Anne married, so the girls have a home
Almighty God, it mustn't happen. Don't take Inger from us
Let's go in to her. l'll come with you
How strong you are, dear old father
Yes, but l'm holding God's hand, you see
Uncle, will mummy die soon?
Do you want her to?
Yes, because you'll raise her from the dead
l dare say it will come to nothing
-Why? -The others won't let me
But what about mummy, then?
Your mummy will go to heaven
But l don't want that at all
Little girl, you don't know what it is...
...to have a mummy in heaven
Better than having her on earth?
You know it is
Nonsense. If we get hurt, we'll have no mummy to care for us
Nobody can hurt a child...
...whose mother is in heaven
When your mother is dead...
...she will be with you always
But she is when she's alive
But then she is very busy
Yes, she must milk the cows, do the housework - the dead don't have to
Still, l'd rather you raised her from the dead, uncle
-You would? -Yes, because then we can keep her
Child of man
Please won't you raise her from the dead?
l will if the others let me
Never mind about them
How happy l'd be
Will you come and tuck me up?
And l'll get one of my Father's angels to watch over you tonight
And will you bless us, like you always do?
Yes, l will
And He took them up in His arms...
...and put His hands on them, and blessed them
God, do not send death to us
There now, Borgen
-Don't say it, doctor -lt's all over
She's sleeping soundly. Let's hope there are no complications
Eternal praise and thanks
Yes, it was a hard job
lt certainly was, doctor
Now let's have some coffee
Karen, Inger's going to be all right
Make coffee - from beans, understand?
May l take a peep at her?
Yes, but quietly
l know the doctor. l saw his car so l thought l would look in
Well, my son's wife was... she had to...
l think she was expecting
The child died, but she is all right
Take off your coat. Coffee is coming
-l really must get home -The doctor can give you a lift
Sit down. l'll just peep in there
She's sleeping like an angel
lt's like a miracle
My dear Borgen, l don't wish to hurt your religious feelings...
...but now l have some right to challenge you
Which helped most this evening: your prayers, or my skill?
Our Lord's blessing, dear doctor
Ora et laboraas the old monks used to say
You, too, believe in miracles pastor?
Naturally, miracles are possible, since God is the Creator, but...
Even if God can perform miracles, He doesn't do so
They would break the laws of nature; God doesn't break His own laws
-What about Christ's miracles? -Those were special circumstances
ln special circumstances your God allows a little deviation, then
lt's strange: doctors always believe what's least worth believing
The Lord make His Face to shine upon thee...
...and be gracious unto thee
The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee...
...and give thee peace, now and for evermore
What was that?
Johannes, blessing the children
l expect you know.... you met him?
Forgive me, but don't you think it would be better for him in a home?
My boy is staying with me as long as l'm at Borgensgaard
He will get better, just give him time
One day a psychic shock will clear out the rubbish bin of his subconscious
-He'll be his old self again? -Exactly the same
You see, the doctor, too believes in miracles
l believe in the miracles my science has taught me
God grant that it happens
Well, l'll take another look at the patient, then we'll be off
My heartiest congratulations
You must be rejoicing over God's work here tonight
lndeed l am, pastor
lt's been a hard time
Yet l wouldn't willingly have missed it
She's sleeping beautifully
Now you should go to bed
On behalf of Borgensgaard, thank you for tonight
Remember, Karen, two geese go to the doctor at Christmas
l'm not a vet; they'll die under my treatment
How is it going with Inger?
Well, Anders; much better than we expected
There he is again, the man with the hourglass
He's come back for Inger
Johannes, go to bed
Look. Now he's going through the wall
lt's the doctor's car headlights
Johannes, Inger is sleeping, her life is no longer in danger
Listen, it's the scythe. He cut in error, the wrong swath
lt's the doctor, backing out
Stop, will you?
Come back, do you hear? You must
He won't
Go then
ln the hour of faith, you will be forced to bring her back
Johannes, that's enough
She has died after all
Suddenly, in her sleep
lnger dead? You must be lying
lt's your nerves
The doctor saw her only a moment ago
Come and see for yourselves
She went stiff and cold in my arms
l saw her lips turn blue, her eyes glaze
The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away
Blessed be the Name of the Lord
Shall we ring for the doctor?
lf you think the doctor can bring back the dead, Anders, then ring
He left here a few minutes ago
Will you tell him that she has just died... Inger
The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away
She is not dead, she sleeps
You think so? Do you want to see her sleep?
Show me the place where you have laid her
lf thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God
The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away
From God am l, the Christ come hither...
...and to God l shall return
ln the clouds of heaven...
-ls he dead? -No, he's not the sort that dies
Even that mercy is denied us
Mikkel, my boy...
Why should she die? Why should we be torn apart? It's all so meaningless
Mikkel, you know...
What do l know? Only that all l Ioved and worshipped...
...is to be smothered in the earth to rot
Certificate of Death
Ye shall seek me, and shall not nnd me
Whither l go, ye cannot come
lnger Borgen, faithful wife and dear mother has departed from us
The funeral will be from Borgensgaard on Friday
Our beloved daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, Inger Borgen...
...with faith in her divine Saviour Jesus Christ, gone to eternal rest
Deeply missed by all at Borgensgaard. Morten Borgen. Anders Borgen
''But l say unto you, That ye resist not evil
''But whomsoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek...
''...turn to him the other also''
We must be off, if we're to get seats in church
Do you remember when Morten Borgen was here?
l offended
l'd say it was Morten who offended
Perhaps, but my offence was greater
Kirstine, l should have turned the other cheek
Aren't you being hard on yourself?
Christ said: ''Leave thy gift before the altar, and go away
''First be reconciled to thy brother''
Now let's be off. We're going up to Borgensgaard
-Not to the church? -No, to Borgensgaard
Are you ready, Anne?
Joyful, joyful, is the soul that's at rest
None knows the day of sunset blest
Good morning, good morning, sings man ya wild bid
Which by sunset is caged and no song is heard
ln the bright morning Bowers dance, buds burst
By dusk a hailstorm Iays them in the dust
Manya babe smiled in the bright morning light
That lay still and dead that very night
lt will be a big gathering
The priest will be here soon
We'd better let them finish their coffee first
Well, Inger, l suppose we'd better fasten the lid on you
Mikkel, let the pastor say a prayer first
Of course, she must be seen off with bands playing
That must be the priest
Shall l admit the public?
Mikkel, you are breaking my heart
All right, we'll wait
There she is
There must be some purpose in it, or it would never have happened
Spoken like a true believer
Remember, Mikkel Borgen, even pain can be beautiful
Yes, all that about beauty is very important, of course
No news of Johannes?
We've searched everywhere, but no one's seen a sign of him
lt seems you'd better prepare for the worst
Pray God he's been granted his release
Shall l let them in?
First let me just...
Death is the gateway to eternity
Through that gate this young woman has gone ahead of her dear ones
lf we sorrow, it is only because we are thinking of our loss...
...as we have no reason to sorrow for her
So you must be thankful...
...for the bright and wonderful memories you have of her...
...for the bright and wonderful hope you have for her in the life to come
And to you, Mikkel Borgen...
...l would like to say this
lf you can live your life with the memories you have of her...
...if you can raise your children in a way that would gladden her...
...then the two of you who loved each other...
...will meet again and be united, never to part
Shall we say the Lord's Prayer in silence?
Thank you for those heartfelt words
There is nothing to thank me for
Father, look
Peter, is it you coming here?
Forgive me for intruding, Morten Borgen, but will you take my hand?
lt was l that struck you
l forgot my Saviour's words. l have asked His forgiveness. So must you
lt's all in the past now
No, because l must say something in front of this coffin...
...something you must all know before Inger is borne out
l know you mean well, but enough's been said
l want to say that Inger's place shall not remain empty
Have you brought Anne?
Only Our Lord can repay you
Now she is yours
Now l have only my Saviour. l shall never be parted from Him
This does the heart good
Be gentle with her here
Anne, now you must be the sun that shines on us all
Thank God, tears at last
Karen, come now
Because now it's all over
Good-bye, Inger. Thank you for everything
lt was all good
We shall meet again soon
Yes, Mikkel, we do meet again
Good-bye for the present, Inger. God gladden your soul
Maren, say good-bye to mummy
She doesn't understand she's too young
And the rest of us, pastor, we don't understand, either
That is true, Borgen
Good-bye, Inger, and thank you
Anders, the lid
You mustn't take her from me you mustn't part us
Come, Mikkel, her soul is with God. You can see it is not here
But her body, l loved her body, too
Be strong and say your farewell
Remember you are a son of Borgensgaard
Good-bye, little darling. Inger lass
Yes, father
Did you say father? Is your vision restored, Johannes?
Has your reason returned?
Yes, my reason has returned
None of you has thought of asking God to return Inger to you
Johannes, now you mock God
lt is you who mock God with your half-heartedness
lf you had prayed to God, He would have heard your prayers
What's this, over my dead wife's body?
Mikkel, my brother
Why, among all the believers is there no one who believes?
lnger, you must rot, because the times are rotten
Put the lid on, then
Do hurry up, uncle
The child
The greatest in the kingdom of heaven
Do hurry up
Do you believe l can do it?
Yes, uncle
Thy faith is great, it shall be done according to thy will
Look at your mother
When l speak the name of Jesus, she will rise
Hear me, thou dead one
He's insane
ls it insane to want to save lives?
Trust in God
Jesus Christ
lf it is possible, Iet her return to life
Give me the Word, the Word that can return the dead to life
ln the name of Jesus Christ l say unto thee:
arise
He is still the God of old the God of Elijah...
...eternal and the same
Eternal and the same
The child?
ls it alive?
Yes, Inger
lt is alive, it lives with God
With God?
l have found your faith
Now life is beginning for us
Life...