O my Jesus, O my Jesus, Bridegroom of my heart

Verse 1

O my Jesus! O my Jesus! Bridegroom of my Heart, Who espoused, who espoused, To my Nature Art; Thou, my Love, hast bore my Blame, Thy dear Wounds and lovely Name, Deep imprest upon my Breast, Shall always be my Flame.

Verse 2

O was ever, O was ever, Lover like the Lamb! No, no, never, no, no, never, Was so true a Flame, As what burns on Jesu's Blood, As the dying Love of God, God-like glorious, Love's victorious, Though by Hell withstood.

Verse 3

In my Weakness, in my Weakness, There I always see Constant Witness, constant Witness, That thy Love is free: Empty I, of Goodness void, Whilst on thee, my Lamb, I'm staid, Thou art Love, and this I prove, And shall not be afraid.

Verse 4

Mercy raises, mercy raises, My lost Nature high; Love amazes, love amazes, Whilst I, wond'ring, cry: O my Love! how kind thine Heart, Taking of my Flesh a Part; In thy Body, once so bloody, I am as thou art.