O Jesus,
Where are you, my Lord?
How suddenly I have lost sight
Of you, my sweet sweet love;
I long for holy union with you,
Yet I cannot feel your presence;
I suffer for weeks and weeks,
But there is no remedy for me;
I wholeheartedly long for you,
But I am stranded in the desert,
Hungry for you, thirsty for you;
Though your light ever shines,
I am surrounded by gloom
In the dark night of unknowing;
Dearest Jesus,
Help me to be courageous,
Like good St. Joseph;
Sweetest Jesus,
Help me to have great trust,
Like Our Lady of Love;
I surrender myself completely
Into your most holy hands.
Amen.