He is near. He saw the sun set this evening, as we did. Perhaps he's standing in a doorway somewhere or on a hilltop.
10 seconds sound clip from the Ben-Hur (1959) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:52:27.683 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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- I don't believe in miracles.
- Why will you not accept God's judgment?
- By now, he is a grown man and must be ready to begin his work.
- And that is why I have returned here, so that I may be at hand when he comes among us.
- There are many paths to God, my son. I hope yours will not be too difficult.
- Balthasar is a good man, but until all men are like him, we must keep our swords bright.
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