Finally, the kiss of the mouth is the infusion of the Holy Spirit, where He enlightens and enflames us. Very few ever experience this level. The bride stands at the highest . . . Pure love does not gain strength through expectation, nor is it weakened by distrust. Pure love has no self interest.
Love is the being and hope of a bride.
She is full of it, and the bridegroom is contented with it. Let the Beloved love in return. Rightly then does she renounce all other affection and devote herself to love alone, for it is in returning love that she has the power to respond to love. Although the creature loves less, being a lesser being, yet if it loves with its whole heart nothing is lacking, for it has given all. Happy the soul who is permitted to be anticipated in blessedness so sweet.