That soul-power which did hold my will fast bound
In its own spirit. Thou wouldst find the way
Unto the temple: with the strength of will
Within my spirit I would fain point out
The path unto the temple of the soul.
Retardus:
Johannes’ and Maria’s souls e’en now
Escape from my domain: how then shall they
Discover all that springs forth from my might?
So long as they did lack within their souls