Oh, my Lord and my King! Who could describe Your majesty! It is impossible not to see that You are the very embodiment of greatness! Whoever looks upon You will remain in awe; but even more astonishing, my Lord, is Your humility and love for a creature such as myself. When the first feeling of amazement passes, everything can be discussed with You, and one can talk to You as they please. And then one has a far greater fear of offending You. But this is no longer a fear of punishment, for any punishment would be – in comparison with the possibility of losing You – utterly insignificant.
(St. Teresa of Jesus, The Book of Life, XXXVII,6)
