The Lord is longing for His Bride,
Verse 1
The Lord is longing for His Bride, All glorious within. His heart will then be satisfied When she is fit for Him.
Verse 2
' Tis by the Word the church is made Holy and pure as He; All spots and wrinkles it removes That she His Bride may be.
Verse 3
We must redeem these golden days, Eating the Word in prayer, Amening every line and phrase, And thus for Him prepare.
Verse 4
Oh, how the Word doth penetrate, Spirit and soul divide, Revealing every hidden weight For us to lay aside.
Verse 5
Lord, how we thank Thee for Thy Word, Living and operative. Oh, for Thy coming, we are stirred Ever by it to live!
Verse 6
Lord, make us those who bring Thee back, Who satisfy Thy heart. Now by Thy Word supply our lack, Make us Thy counterpart.