Augmented and Generally Improved Heavenly Love-Kiss

trials you have many times examined and tested me,
placed my foolishness before my eyes,
chastened me, and thus turned me to your fear.
In my sins you did not immediately cast me away,
but endured and carried me like a weak and
deadly-sick child. You ran after me
like a Shepherd his wandering sheep;
you did not stop searching until you found me.
Ah, Lord, who am I, that you are mindful of me?
As often as I, with a grieving soul in faith,
sought mercy from you, you have had
compassion on me; the Son of your love had
to bear the guilt, and I remained free and
unhindered. With the cross you also
did not spare me, yet nevertheless you also
granted me strength and patience, courage and
comfort therein. Ah, Lord, how good,
yes, how much good, the dear cross has
brought about for me! I might otherwise
possibly have been lost. When I

When I called upon you in my misery,
you did not let me lament in vain,
but either delivered or comforted me.
Yes, when I had neither desire nor strength
for dear prayer, you blew upon my
fading spark once again, moved the heart,
and made sighs and tears appear.
Dear Father, one thing is not hidden from you;
ah, Lord, how long do you tarry?
Tread Satan very quickly under our feet.
All this you have done for me, and I am
assured that henceforth you will let that child
suffer no lack who places his trust in you,
until I shall come there, where joy is in
fullness, and lovely being is at God’s
right hand forever and ever. Now, Lord,
how shall I repay you for that faithfulness
which you show me? My heart must rejoice
and be cheerful in the Lord, the Lord.
My mouth must sing and boast. I will
preach and proclaim your name