Pious Aspirations to Jesus

I HAVE found him whom my soul loveth; I hold him, and will not let him go. I embrace thee, O my Jesus, and receive the full joy of my love. I possess thee, thou treasure of my heart, in whom I possess all things. I implore thee, let my soul feel the power of thy presence; let it taste how sweet thou art, O my Lord, that, led captive by thy love, it may seek none else besides thee, nor love any else but for thy sake. Thou art my King; forget not my tribulation and my need. Thou art my Judge; spare me, and be merciful to my sins. Thou art my Physician; heal all my infirmities. Thou art the Spouse of my soul; betroth me to thyself for evermore. Thou art my Leader and my Defender; place me by thy side, and then I care not who lifteth his hand against me. Thou hast offered thyself a Victim for me, and I will sacrifice to thee a sacrifice of praise. Thou art my Redeemer; redeem my soul from the power of hell, and preserve me. Thou art my God and my All; for what have I in heaven but thee, and besides thee what do I desire upon earth? Thou, O my God, art the God of my heart, and my portion for ever. Amen.