The Guardian of the Threshold: Scene 6

Maria: I feel already what I must pass through Within the boundless spaces of this realm; And Benedictus' nearness draws me on. In this place he will let me gaze on things Incomprehensible to souls on Earth The while they dwell in bodies bound by sense, And e'en whilst serving spirit-pupilship. So must the master bring them to this place Where words do not depend on human speech, But are imprinted on their souls by signs; Here he transforms to speech world happenings— A world-descriptive language for the soul. I'll loose my inmost being from the Earth, Condensing all my powers within my soul, And so await whate'er may be revealed To indicate my way through spirit-space. And then when I return to life on Earth 'Twill be a thought which, when recalled will shine As knowledge in mine inmost depth of soul.