Love "Thee"

I love thee freely, as men strive for Right..

I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise..

I love thee with the passion put to use in my old griefs,

and with my childhood's faith..

I love thee with a love I seemed to lose with my lost saints..

I love thee with the breath, smiles, tears, of all my life..!!

and, if God choose, I shall..

but love thee better after death....