Little Of Me

 Let only that little be left of me 
whereby I may name thee my all. 

Let only that little be left of my will 
whereby I may feel thee on every side, 
and come to thee in everything, 
and offer to thee my love every moment. 

Let only that little be left of me 
whereby I may never hide thee. 
Let only that little of my fetters be left 
whereby I am bound with thy will, 
and thy purpose is carried out in my life---and that is the fetter of thy love.

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