The wisdom unto which they have attained,
Doth give them power to see me, and my sway
O’er souls of men doth only last so long
As I remain invisible to them.
Yet doth the power continue which hath been
From the creation of the worlds mine own.
And though I cannot tempt their souls, yet still
My power will cause within their spirit-life
Most beauteous fruits, to ripen and endure.
Benedictus (to Ahriman):