O Abyss

O abyss, O eternal Godhead, O sea profound, what more could you
give me than yourself? You are the fire that burns without being
consumed; you consume in your heat all the soul's self-love; you
are the fire which takes away cold; with your light you illuminate
me so that I may know all your truth. Clothe me, clothe me with
yourself, eternal truth, so that I may run this mortal life with
true obedience, and with the light of your most holy faith.


... Catherine of Siena