The Book of Ruman

1And it came to pass that as I did sit and ponder upon those things which I should write to close this record I heard a sound afar off. And as I sat in the mouth of the cave I saw a man approach from whence the sound came. And he was a most strange man, for he was not like the people of Suran. For behold he was a tall man, and his skin was white. And his did carry a great load in a satchel. And now as he did approach closer the cave in which was resting he called out in a loud voice saying, Ruman, come forth, and speak with a messenger of God. And now behold upon hearing those words I did approached the man. And I did ask the man, How be it that thou knowest my name? And the man said unto me, Behold I know a great many things, for I am a servant of God. And I know all these things through the power of the Almighty. For His power is great, and His knowledge is perfect. And I did inquire Him again saying, Why hast though come unto me, for I am not but a simple man? And the man again spoke unto me saying, Oh, Ruman, behold I am John. That very same John that did walk with Jesus and I am the disciple whom He loved. Now Behold I did marvel exceedingly for more than nine hundred years had passed away since Christ had visited our people. And I did speak unto him again saying, Behold your age must be exceedingly great for the Son of God hath long since been resurrected. And your age must be greater than that of any living man. Upon hearing this John didst again speak unto me saying, Now did Jesus not say unto me: You shall tarry until I come. Wherefore it was appointed unto me to remain upon the Earth until the time of His second coming. Now behold I shall not taste death. But it has been appointed unto me to bring to pass the work of the Father until that time which has been appointed, yea even that time which the angels in heaven do not know. And John did continue to speak unto me, For behold Ruman I did come unto you as commanded by the Almighty God. For I do bring unto you a special record and a witness, that your writings should be accepted by the seed of thy brethren.