This very intimate poem, later adapted into song and popularly used by choral groups, speaks of a singular focus—“for you”. For God—we are born. For God—we live. For God—we die.
Such a beautiful, satisfying, profound purpose we enjoy. In this moment, let us praise Him for it!
Amor de mi alma
(You are the love of my soul)
I was born to love only you;
My soul has formed you to its measure;
I want you as a garment for my soul
Your very image is written on my soul;
Such indescribable intimacy
I hide even from you
All that I have, I owe to you;
For you I was born, for you I live,
For you I must die, and for you
I give my last breath
~ Garcilaso de la Vega (1503-1536)
I was born to love only you;
My soul has formed you to its measure;
I want you as a garment for my soul
Your very image is written on my soul;
Such indescribable intimacy
I hide even from you
All that I have, I owe to you;
For you I was born, for you I live,
For you I must die, and for you
I give my last breath
~ Garcilaso de la Vega (1503-1536)
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