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Christ will make His seeking lover
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| 1. | Christ will make His seeking lover |
| | Pillar, couch, and palanquin, |
| | E'en a crown, His boast and glory; |
| | He will do it all! Amen! |
| | His beloved-how He loves her, |
| | So attractive, His delight. |
| | He is captivated wholly; |
| | She is comely in His sight. |
| 2. | But there still remains a shadow; |
| | Christ is still not satisfied. |
| | He must have a growing garden |
| | To become His loving Bride! |
| 3. | Paradise of pomegranates, |
| | Pleasant fruits, and henna flowers, |
| | Spikenard, saffron, myrrh, and aloes: |
| | His enjoyment now-not ours. |
| 4. | He has come into His garden, |
| | Gathered myrrh and spices there, |
| | Eaten honeycomb and honey; |
| | Wine and milk He'll drink fore'er. |
| 5. | From the garden comes the city. |
| | All materials thus supplied; |
| | God is satisfied completely, |
| | And the foe is terrified. |
| 6. | "Thou art fair, my love, as Tirzah, |
| | Comely as Jerusalem." |
| | O Lord Jesus, Hallelujah, |
| | Thou wilt do it all! Amen! |