She seeks to reach it with strong power of soul.

She will not free it from the world of shades

Till in her present body, through thine aid,

She hath beheld her long past life on earth.

Maria:

Like some soul-star my highest guardian glides,

In glowing light toward my shore of souls;—

His light spreads peace, far round the wide flung space;—

His light hath grandeur;—and his dignity

Makes strong my being in its inmost depths;