When it pleased Him, Who chose him thus to bless, 109
To lead him up the high reward to share
Which he had merited by lowliness,
Then to his brothers, each as rightful heir, 112
He gave in charge his lady-love most dear,
And bade them love her with a steadfast care;
And from her breast that soul so high and clear 115
Would fain depart and to its kingdom turn,
Nor for his body sought another bier.
Think now what he was who the fame did earn 118