Love Too Great

Love too great can drown the one adored. As if Jove sent tsunami as a gift Overwhelming all her personal choice. Little offerings gentle and deserved Will not frighten either be too swift Love too great can drown the one adored. Speaking kindly as we find our voice Not shouting love, when we ought to desist Overwhelming other’s personal choice. At other times a lover’s been devoured By that selfishness, we’re not impressed Love too great can drown the one adored. God alone can speak in such a voice By his truth, all other is expressed Overwhelming, merciful and right Eros, selfish, sacred, who resists? Keep your love in bounds, may it be blessed Love too great can drown the one adored. Overwhelming all their personal, unique worth