He must cease to strive.
All lies in God’s power to make men joyful or sad.
[VII.]
The father beseeches the pearl to have pity upon him.
He says that she has been both his bale and bliss.
And when he lost her, he knew not what had become of her.
And now that he sees her in bliss, she takes little heed of his sorrow.
He desires to know what life she leads.
The maiden tells him that he may walk and abide with her, now that he is humble.
All are meek that dwell in the abode of bliss.