Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth--
For your love is more delightful than wine.
 Song 1:1

Few will pay the price to know Me in the place
Of intimacy.  I call, but in answering this call,
All else must be offered upon the altar of sacrifice.

Fear not!  As I draw you deeper and deeper
Into the unlimited depths of My presence, all
Other desires will melt and fade away.
Therefore, you will know an even greater
Separation from others in those things you desire. 

Do not be concerned, however, over your
Increasing peculiarity; it is simply the
Aftermath of beholding Me in greater
Measure.  Truly, the things of the world
Will grow strangely dim in the light of My glory!

For you will know and experience Me in
The chamber of intimacy.  Your awareness
Of the vanity of the natural, carnal realm will
Greatly increase, and this awareness will
Amplify your yearning to run to My side.

When you press in I will draw you into
Myself and there you will encounter rapture
Of soul and boundless ecstasy, which few
Have known.  Child, the reward of the
Crucified life is hidden in Me.

I have been speaking to you of intimacy and
My wooing has increased in recent days.  I have
Stirred your spirit with anticipation so you might
Have a clear vision and understanding of those
Things you have until now been only vaguely
Aware.

I have made your heart willing.  Do not fear!
I am aware of your feelings of uncertainty
In finding the way.  But I say to you,
"Just Come!"  Come before Me in humility,
 Submission and praise. 
          
I will lead you in the way, but draw near for
I desire to fill all your
Empty places with My glory.