This portion I who understand deliver to the Creator, first-born source of Order. So may we follow to the end, unbroken, beyond old age, the thread which we have given.

2 This long-drawn thread some follow who have offered in ordered course in charity to their elders: some, offering and giving to the friendless, if they can give: herein they find their heaven.

3 Stand on my side and range yourselves in order, ye two! The faithful reach this Garden. When your dressed food has been bestowed in God's name, to guard it, wife and husband, come together!

4 Dwelling with zeal I mount in spirit after the lofty devotion as it departs. O God, may we, beyond decay, invited, in the third heaven, feast and enjoy the banquet.