You are hopeless when you fight
As if you you’ll win!
Beloved, why must you battle so long
For a moment of sin?
Why do you persist?
You are starved by stubborn will,
You wretched child,
You raise your fists
And yet I love you still.

And don’t you think I want the chance
To make you pure?
Beloved, look at what you settle for -
Is your heart so sure?
Beloved, you want me!
Though the thought you quickly ****,
Many idols
You make love to
And yet I love you still.

Beloved, I cannot be still and fail
To stir your heart, for this I know:
Your desire is towards me, but
You do not see it so.
What heavenly joys I offer!
But you are blind to my good will,
You move through life
Unmoved by me
And yet I love you still.

Beloved, I do wish to love you;
As a lover might.
I delight in you, my darling
And would cover you each night -
The LORD desires you, and yet
You seek pleasure in an earthly thrill!
You will not know Me
As your Husband,
And yet I love you still.

I have borne the deepest scars,
You need not bear your own.
Why hide yourself from Me, Beloved -
When you are fully known?
Known, yes, and even –
Wanted!
Does the very thought not thrill?
For I have known
Your innermost,
And yet I love you still.