From thine eyes, bedimmed

To gard thee at awakening.

Thou, too, art of my song of love.

I beseech Thee, Lord, for naught.

These hands are Thine for loving,

And this heart, already Thine,

Why offer it?

I beseech Thee, Lord, for naught.

This one does ask for something, but only to know Him:

Teach me, O God,