Or what creature under heaven so beloved as a devout soul, to whom God himself cometh to feed her with his glorious flesh?
O unspeakable grace! O admirable condescension! O infinite love, singularly bestowed upon man!
But what shall I give unto the Lord in return for his grace, for so eminent an expression of love?
There is nothing more acceptable, that I am able to give, than to give my heart wholly to my God, and to unite it close unto him.
Then shall my inward parts rejoice, when my soul shall be perfectly united unto God.
Then he will say unto me, if thou wilt be with me, I will be with thee.
And I will answer him, Vouchsafe, O Lord, to remain with me, and I will gladly be with thee.
This is my whole desire, that my heart may be united unto thee.