said Barlaam, “for I will indeed baptize you.” And he began to speak: “Today is the day of your birth.
“Today you must have firm belief.
“Today you recognize your Creator.
“Today you become the servant of your Lord.
“Today you are freed from your sins.
“Today you put away the old man.
“Today you become beautiful before God.
“Today is a new day.
“Today you leave behind the false religion.
“Today you become a man of good faith.
“Today you abandon the devil.
“Today you join God at his table.
“Today you enter the right path.
“Today you leave sorrow for joy.
“Today you enter the good life.
“Today you join God’s kingdom.