Clothe me entire in the final filament, So that I tremble with such love so known And myself am precious for your perfecting.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker wants to be fully immersed in a profound love that perfects them.
- In plain terms
- I want to be filled with love that makes me perfect.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek love that transforms and perfects you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What perfects you?
- How do you love?
Another view
Perfecting love may imply a loss of self.
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