2 Esdras 5:55-56

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

⁵⁵ and those who come after you will be smaller than you, as born of a creation that already is ageing and passing the strength of youth.’

⁵⁶ I said, ‘I implore you, O Lord, if I have found favour in your sight, show your servant through whom you will visit your creation.’