Depth of Tenderness

O most amiable Heart of my Divine Saviour, Heart enamoured of mankind, since Thou lovest me with such a depth of tenderness; O Heart, in fine, worthy to rule over and possess all our hearts, would that I could make all men comprehend the love Thou bearest them, and the tender caresses Thou dost lavish on those who love Thee without reserve!  O Jesus, my Love, be pleased to accept the offering and the sacrifice which I this day make to Thee of my entire will!  Only make known what Thou wouldst have me to do; for I am determined to do all by the help of Thy grace.

~ St Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, The Practice of the Love of Jesus Christ, XLII.ii