1
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.
Quicken that day: increase Thyself in us.
Lord, beautify each member with Thy beauty;
Thy bride we'll be, prepared and glorious.
2
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.
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.
3
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.
That we'd forsake all other loves but Thee,
Cleaving to Thee, our dear and faithful Husband;
Loving Thee solely, unreservedly.
4
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.
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.
5
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.
"You're altogether beautiful, My love!"
Aching for Thee, Thy coming we would hasten
Till at Thy wedding feast we meet above.