[Verse 1 - measured ascent] Peter, John, and James climbed after Him, Up where the road gave way to prayer. As He prayed, His countenance altered, His raiment flashed white in the mountain air. [Verse 2 - luminous stillness] Moses and Elias stood in glory, Speaking of the departure set for Jerusalem. Heavy eyes opened and saw Him shining; Peter reached for tabernacles he did not understand. [Bridge - single declaration] The cloud came over them; fear entered with it. Then the Father's voice divided every other word: This is My beloved Son. Hear Him. [Verse 3 - valley fracture] Next day, below the hill, an only child was torn, A father cried; the disciples could not free him. Bring thy son hither. The spirit cast him down. Jesus rebuked it, healed the child, and gave him back. [Outro - unresolved saying] They marveled at the mighty power of God, But wonder did not open what came next: Let these sayings sink down into your ears. The Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. They understood not, and feared to ask.