Amor In Excelsis

I love you so that I would rather have Your happiness than any joy below. I would give up my soul your soul to save, I love you so!

If round your island like sea should flow The dearest gifts men ever sought or gave-- My heart’s desire should on the first crest glow!

My love counts pain and death small things to brave; My love shall find the joy the immortals know; And triumph o’er the future--and the grave,-- I love you so!