Ah, Lord, I am overwhelmed by your love

Ah, Lord, I am overwhelmed by your love.
I am overcome by your presence by my side.
My soul has no love of itself,
But you alone can arouse love with it. . . .
Now that I have known your presence
All other pleasures are empty.
My only joy is to be with you.

Mechthild of Magdeburg (1210-1280)