I'm held i'th [1] Galleries of Love,
Intranc'd in Flames like Theirs above.
20.
'Tis Paradisial Love Descends
Heavens Flame through all my Vitals sends;
Pierces the Centre of my Soul,
And Reigns in Joy without Controul.
21.
O blessed Conflagration dear,
Of Hearts Conjunction in Love's Sphear!
O cool Refreshment sweet, in one,
To Love, and Love God's only Son!
22.
Fair Virgin Flower, of Virgin Bed,
With Lilly White, and Rosie Red,
Grow in my Heart; then Praise shall rise
Heav'ns best Perfume and Sacrifice.
23.
Jesu, than Sun more charming calm;
More Odorous than Gileads Balm;
Sweet to my Tast all Sweets above;
To my Eye loveliest of all Love.
24.
Thou art my Souls Supreme Delight;
Çonsummate Loves Meridian Height:
My Conquest, Glory, Jubile;
Salvation Universally.
25.
O come enlarge thy Triumphs here,
JEHOVAH's Right-hand, Consort dear,
And all thy Enemies trod down,
Come sway thy Sceptre, wear thy Crown.
26.
All Powerful King, All Glorious;
Ore Death and Hell Victorious;
The Fountain whence all Graces rise,
And the Sun-Flower of Paradise.
- ↑ Cant. 7. 51
