Amor Perene

You loved me, Lord, not having the light yet
Arising there in the heavens, at the Creator's command
Not even the Sun, in the splendid and beautiful dawn
Gave infinite fecundating strength to the earth
My God, what love
My God, what ancient love

You loved me, Lord, at the time when immolated
Was the gentle savior on a bloody cross
Bearing upon himself, yes, all my sin
The Holy One of Israel, your beloved Lamb
My God, what love
My God, what immense love

You loved me, Lord, deep in my heart
The sweet light of my Comforter shone
And with a thousand promises of your perfect love
Faith was born in me in which I now delight
My God, what love
My God, who is all love

You will always love me, for never will hell
And the world be able to oppose your will
To your decree, O King, to your eternal decree
To your love, O Father, to your supreme love
My God, what love
You are always, always love