Disposition and courage

Meaning

Gemüht first names the inward disposition of treasure-seekers whom the First Response's collective speakers reject. They claim to recognize it from divine revelation and the seekers' own writings, particularly their demand for perishable gold. Later the same word is qualified as heroic and courageous: the two recipients must face a frightening path without retreat. English “disposition” and “spirit” therefore represent contextually different uses of one German word. The courage sought is not physical aggression, for the response immediately says that no bodily sword or weapon is needed. Prayer and faithful following replace literal armament.