Valjean Arrested, Valjean Forgiven Lyrics

Constables
     Tell his reverence your story
     Let us see if he's impressed
     You were lodging there last night
     You were the honest Bishop's guest.
     And then, out of Christian goodness
     When he learned about your plight
     You maintain he made a present of this silver--

Bishop
     That is right.
     But my friend you left so early
     Surely something slipped your mind

     [The bishop gives Valjean two silver candlesticks.]

     You forgot I gave these also
     Would you leave the best behind?
     So Messieurs you may release him
     For this man has spoken true
     I commend you for your duty
     May God's blessing go with you.
     But remember this, my brother
     See in this some higher plan
     You must use this precious silver
     To become an honest man
     By the witness of the martyrs
     By the Passion and the Blood
     God has raised you out of darkness
     I have bought your soul for God!