All the world are slaves and he is the Master.” 420

From the wine of Love spring many qualities:

Amongst the attributes of Love is blind devotion.

The saint of Bistám, who in devotion was unique,

Abstained from eating a water-melon.[44]

Be a lover constant in devotion to thy beloved, 425

That thou mayst cast thy noose and capture God.

Sojourn for a while on the Hirá of the heart,[45]

Abandon self and flee to God.

Strengthened by God, return to thy self