I asked for Peace —

My sins arose,

And bound me close,

I could not find release.

I asked for Truth —

My doubts came in,

And with their din

They wearied all my youth.

I asked for Love —

My lovers failed,

And griefs assailed

Around, beneath, above.

I asked for Thee —

And Thou didst come

To take me home

Within thy heart to be.