Do you know how much I love you?
What I gave to make you Mine?
When you know that I am with you,
Can you lie there and repine?
Sister! Bride! You are My treasure!
Ev'rything I sold for you--
Like a merchant seeking pearls,
On finding costly ones, would do.
Greater love has no one given
Than to lay his own life down;
And for you I gave Mine freely,
Bearing cross and thorny crown.
Oh! remember that I love you
When you feel your bitter shame.
I bore the wrath of God My Father
So you could wear My righteous name.
One day soon I am returning;
Then My joy shall be complete:
By My side you'll be for ever--
Nevermore shall you retreat!
Do you know how much I love you?
Do you know the joy you bring
When I hear your voice, Belovéd?
Do you know, o'er you I sing?
Do you know how much I love you?
Can you hear My gentle call?
'Come away with Me, Belovéd!
Come into My banquet hall.'
~hrl 1.10.2013
