Do you love me? by Octavius Winslow Simon son of John Do you love me more than these? John 21 15 Do you love me? more than these creature claimants, more than these earthly honors, more than these worldly riches, more than these domestic comforts, more than parent, child, brother, sister, friend. Do you love me supremely, and above all the ten thousand suitors for your heart? Do you love me? Does my beauty charm you? Does my love enthrall you? Does my grace draw you? Does my cross attract you? Have my sufferings and my death subdued you to penitence, faith, and love? Am I dearer to you than earth's dearest attractions? Am I more precious than the heart's most precious treasure? Can you part with all for me? Do I love you, O my Lord? Behold my heart and see, Gently oust each idle fence That seeks to rival thee. You know I love you, dearest Lord, But, O, I long to soar Far from the sphere of mortal joys And learn to love you more.