Thou wilt see them if thou dost swiftly grasp

What they illumine in the cosmic light;

Shouldst thou behold, use well that moment’s space;

Light such as this is quickly gone again.

Johannes’ Soul:

What yonder guide’s soul to his pupil speaks,—

That pupil’s soul so near and dear to me,—

Should now illuminate my soul’s domain.

Benedictus’ Soul: