Avert thy mind to follow after him,
When now I seek him my strength ever fails.
But if thou wilt abide by my advice
My strength can then create itself anew.
Johannes:
I vowed to thee that I would follow thee—
And now, O spirit-counsellor, again
With all my soul’s strength I renew that vow.
But if thou canst thus find the way to him,
Then show it to me in this hour of fate.