Require me as I require thee,my love,
as earth doth crave the blessing of the rain.
For thou art sworn by heaven's stars above,
the balm that sweetly soothes my every pain.

Our souls are knit where mortal eyes are blind,
in sacred bonds no tempest can undo.
One heart doth keep the measure of one mind,
and every breath returns my thoughts to you.

Thy spirit speaks where words have lost their art,
and mine doth answer ere thy voice is heard.
For love hath writ its covenant on each heart,
more faithful far than any spoken word.

Then require me,as I require thee still,
till time grows weary and the stars depart.
For love,by Heaven's everlasting will,
hath joined two souls within a single heart.