But how shall we this Union well express?

Nought ties the Soul, her subtility is such:

She moves the body, which She doth possess;

Yet no part toucheth, but by virtue's touch!

Then dwells She not therein, as in a tent,

Nor as a pilot, in his ship doth sit,

Nor as a spider, in her web is pent,

Nor as the wax retains the print in it:

Nor as a vessel, water doth contain,