Bridegroom

Verse 1

Jesus, the heavenly Bridegroom gave His life, my wretched soul to save; Resolved to make his mercy known, He kindly claims me for his own.

Verse 2

Rebellious, I against him strove Till melted and constrained by love; With sin and self I freely part, The heav'nly Bridegroom wins my heart.

Verse 3

My guilt, my wretchedness he knows, Yet takes and owns me for his spouse; My debts he pays, and sets me free, And turns his riches o'er to me.

Verse 4

My filthy rags are laid aside; He clothes me as becomes his bride; Himself bestows my wedding dress, The robe of perfect righteousness.

Verse 5

Angels the wondrous myst’ry view And tune their golden harps anew; They touch the loudest string and raise Their notes to reach the Bridegroom’s praise.

Verse 6

Lost in astonishment, I see Jesus, your boundless love to me; With angels I your grace adore And long to love and praise you more.

Verse 7

Since you will take me for your bride, O keep me, Savior, near your side; I fain would give you all my heart, Nor ever from my Lord depart.