And always young, if his own choice leads him
To work God’s will; then the world’s high King
Mighty at the meeting mercy will grant him.
Then the hymns shall rise high from the holy band,
540 The chosen souls shall chant their songs,
In praise of the powerful Prince of men,
Strain upon strain, and strengthened and fragrant
Of their godly works they shall wend to glory.
Then are men’s spirits made spotless and bright
545 Through the flame of the fire— refined and made pure.