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,