And when the grave covered both of them, Knowledge came near, and bending over it, said:
“Now hath he suffered that we all shall endure;
The Good Deeds shall make all sure.
Now hath he made an ending.”
She paused, listening, and in a joyful voice added:
“Methinketh that I hear angels sing,
And make great joy and melody,
Where Everyman’s soul received shall be.”
And indeed, almost before Knowledge had finished speaking, there appeared on the balcony, high above the stage, an angel with long wings of rose-colour; and, while sweet music sounded, the angel spoke:
“Come, excellent elect spouse, to Jesu:...