And the soul of me, sick with its hate and dismay, was minded to rout Thee,

Yea, from itself to tear Thee, enduring without Thee.

But now have I found Thee again, O my Comrade, again!

In the light of the morning and white of the dawn I behold Thee.

See, with my arms outstretched, I enclose and enfold Thee.

With a shout that the darkness is light, I enclose and enfold Thee.

Now feed me with life as with rain is nourished the flower!

Crown me with ecstasy, drench me with power!

See, I am bare to Thee as the fields are bare to the sun.

Resplendent, vivid, ever-living One,