Bid me to live, and I will live Thy Protestant to be; Or…
“Bid me to live, and I will live Thy Protestant to be; Or bid me love, and I will give A loving heart to thee. A heart as soft, a heart as kind, A heart as sound and free As in the whole world thou canst find, That heart I'll give to thee. Bid that heart stay, and it will stay To honour thy decree; Or bid it languish quite away, And't shall do so for thee. Bid me to weep, and I will weep, While I have eyes to see; And having none, yet I will keep A heart to weep for thee. Bid me despair, and I'll despair, Under that cypress tree; Or bid me die, and I will dare E'en death, to die for thee. --Thou art my life, my love, my heart, The very eyes of me; And hast command of every part, To live and die for thee.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker offers unconditional devotion, pledging love, sorrow, and even death for the beloved.
In simple terms: Total devotion promised.
Key Takeaway
Give your all to love.
Themes
devotion
love
self‑sacrifice
poetry
Mood
passionate
intense
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- weddings
- confessions
- artistic expression
- personal vows
Key Concepts
unconditional love
spiritual commitment
Questions to Reflect On
- Is complete self‑loss ever wise?
- Where is the line between love and self‑destruction?
A Different Perspective
Such total surrender may be unhealthy.