Songs of Exile/A Love Song

by Judah Halevi

For works with similar titles, see Love Song.

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A Love Song

By Jehudah Halevi

LET my sweet song be pleasing unto Thee—
The incense of my praise—
O my Belovèd that art flown from me,
Far from mine errant ways!
(But I have held the garment of His love,
Seeing the wonder and the might thereof.)
The glory of Thy Name is my full store—
Enough for all the pain wherein I strove:
Increase my sorrow:—I will love Thee more!
Marvellous is Thy love!