O lovely Bridegroom, we long for Thy returning

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.