Given the above, that peerless being also has infinite mercy. He quickly sends aid to every afflicted or unfortunate one. He answers every request and petition, even the lowliest subject’s lowliest need. If, for example, the foot of a herdsman’s sheep should hurt, he provides medicine or sends a veterinarian.

Come on, let’s go to a great meeting being held in that land. All nobles of the land have assembled there. A most noble commander, one bearing an exalted decoration, is petitioning the compassionate king for certain things. Everyone is saying after him: “Yes, yes, we ask for the same.” They agree with and affirm his words. Now, listen to what that noble commander, who is best loved by the king, is saying:

Our Master, you who nurture us with your bounty, show us the origin and true form of these examples and shadows you have shown us. Draw us close to your seat of rule. Don’t let us perish in these deserts, but rather admit us to your presence. Have mercy on us. Feed us there on the true form of the exquisite bounty you have caused us to taste here. Don’t afflict us with despair and banishment, or leave your yearning, thankful, and obedient subjects to their own devices. Don’t cause us to be annihilated.

Having heard what he says, could such a merciful and powerful king deny the request of his most beloved and noble commander’s finest and highest aim? Remember that he fulfills his lowliest soldier’s lowliest desire. The commander and humanity have the same purpose. Moreover, its fulfillment is required by the king’s pleasure, compassion, and justice.

Such matters are as easy for him as creating these transient places of enjoyment. Having expended so much on this transient place, which lasts only 5 or 6 days, to show instances of his power and benevolence, he will display at his seat of rule true treasures, perfections, and skills in such a manner, and open before us such spectacles, that our intellects will be astonished. Those sent to this field of trial will not be left to their own devices; rather, palaces of bliss or dungeons of punishment await them.