Comfort thyself : what comfort is in me ? I have lived my life, and that which I have done. May He within Himself make pure ! but thou,

Question

Explain  the  passages with reference to the context :

Comfort thyself : what comfort is in me ? I have lived my life, and that which I have done. May He within Himself make pure ! but thou, If thou shouldst never see my face again, Pray for my soul, More things are wrought by prayer Than this world dreams of. Wherefore, let thy voice Rise like a fountain for me night and day.

Answer 1

Context : King Arthur was fatally wounded in a battle. He asked his knight, Sir Bedivere to put him in the boat. When the boat began to sail, Sir Bedivere was sad. King Arthur is consoling the knight. 

Explanation : King Arthur asks the knight to feel comfortable from his side as his life is almost over. He has performed duties of his life. He hopes and prays that God may accept his work by purifying it of all its unworthiness. Then he asks the knight to pray for the peace if his soul does not find him alive in the world. King Arthur points out that more things are done by prayer than people think of. Sometimes prayers do wonders and unimaginable things. Therefore, King Arthur asks his knight to pray for him day and night. But the prayer should be spontaneous like a fountain that flows on continuously.