O lovely Bridegroom
we long for Thy returning;
Quicken that day: increase Thyself in us.
Lord
beautify each member with Thy beauty;
Thy bride we’ll be
prepared and glorious.
O lovely Bridegroom
our nat’ral strength e’er fails us;
Hopeless Thou found us
and one gift Thou gave:
Our little pow’r to cling to our Beloved
Leaning on Thee and guided all the way.
O lovely Bridegroom
have mercy on Thy people
That we’d forsake all other loves but Thee
Cleaving to Thee
our dear and faithful Husband;
Loving Thee solely
unreservedly.
O lovely Bridegroom
Thy burning love compels us
That we’d be ready for that wedding day.
E’er we’d adorn the church with all Thy riches;
Her beauty then Thou wouldst desire for aye.
O lovely Bridegroom
we yearn to hear Thy speaking:
“You’re altogether beautiful
My love!”
Aching for Thee
Thy coming we would hasten
Till at Thy wedding feast we meet above.