So stranger spirit-beings, who might wish

To render thee a service, are compelled

To show themselves as parts of thine own self,

If they may only help thee undisguised.

Benedictus:

Whoe’er thou art ’tis sure thou only canst

Serve Good when thou dost strive not for thyself,

When thou dost lose thyself in human thought

To rise newborn within the cosmic life.

Ahriman: (aside)