THE BRIDE

The Father purposed there should be a bride

As counterpart for His beloved Son.

Soon Christ will have the assembly by His side

As fruit of what God’s counsels had begun.

The Spirit came and works to bring the bride

Into the presence of the heavenly Man;

He decks with treasures God loved to provide

To suit her now according to God’s plan.

The cost was Christ’s - for her He gave His life

Because He knew the joy that lay before;

Faithfully now she acts as comely wife

And waits to be beside Him evermore.