I did not require of you
your wealth nor coins of gold.
What need have I of these?
I did not ask of you that you serve me.
Do I, the Mighty One,
need to e waited upon?
Neither did I ask of you
your worship nor your prayers
nor even your obedience.

... He paused. Once more a long, mournful groan rose from His breast.

I have asked but this of you,
that you love me...
love me...
love me.

from The Divine Romance by Gene Edwards