To Antinous Deus Amabilis

O Antinous, Deus Amabilis,

you are the lovely god, fairest of mortal boys,

beautiful even amongst the gods.

O Antinous, Deus Amabilis,

you are the lovable god, most attractive

in your beauty, in your kindness, in your

open-handed welcome to those who seek you.

O Antinous, Deus Amabilis,

you are the loving god, the passions of your mortal heart

now kindled from red-hot to blue-white, your love

and loyalty a divine ecstasy.

O Antinous, Deus Amabilis,

accept the offering of my love,

and return it to me, if you will;

love me and in that love,

may all my loves be purified;

may I love like you, be as lovable

as you, become as lovely as you,

O Antinous, Deus Amabilis.