My flesh, My bone, My life to share,
My Spirit’s diadem to wear,
How is thy jewel named?”
“Lord, it is called my heart’s desire,
From the world’s enchantments won;
I have borne it afar through flood and fire,
And will yield it up to none;
But the burden I can bear no more—
Where shall I lay it up in store?”
“There is no treasure-house but this,