21 Into its very depths his soul was stirred, and long he wrestled with this angel-idol of his heart.
22 But when the day was almost lost, his higher ego rose in might; he found himself again, and then he said,
23 Although my heart shall break I will not fail in this my hardest task; I will be victor over carnal love.
24 And when again the maiden came, and offered him her hand and heart, he said,
25 Fair one, your very presence thrills me with delight; your voice is benediction to my soul; my human self would fly with you, and be contented in your love;
26 But all the world is craving for a love that I have come to manifest.
27 I must, then, bid you go; but we will meet again; our ways on earth will not be cast apart.
28 I see you in the hurrying throngs of earth as minister of love; I hear your voice in song, that wins the hearts of men to better things.
29 And then in sorrow and in tears the maiden went away, and Jesus was again alone.
30 And instantly the great bells of the temple rang; the singers sung a new, new song; the grotto blazed with light.