Thus mystics should draw nigh the world of deeds.
Capesius:
And if they strive to tread it otherwise
The work of error they will then behold;
But wisdom’s radiance they will never see.
I once saw clearly through another’s soul.
I knew that I saw truly what I saw.
Yet only that soul’s error could I see.
This was my fate for spoiling spirit-sight
By my desire for outer deeds on earth.