(180-188) “The Almighty Judge of good deeds and bad, the Lord God, Head of the Heavens and High King of the World, was unknown to them. Oh, cursed is he who in time of trouble had to thrust his soul into the fire's embrace, forfeiting help; he has nowhere to turn. But blessed is he who after death can approach the Lord and find friendship in the Father's embrace. “
The narrator admits that he feels sorry for the pagan ancestors of the Anglo-Saxons, who didn't have the opportunity to turn to a Christian God for help. He believes that the Danes can’t defeat Grendel because they are not seeking help from god as well. There's some patronizing attitude in this entry, but at the same time there seems to be some genuine sadness.
Yes there is a much reflecting backwards on PAGAN times.
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