PSALM 45 PART 2
L. M.
Christ and his church; or, The mystical marriage.
82 The King of saints, how fair his face, Adorned with majesty and grace! He comes with blessings from above, And wins the nations to his love. | At his right hand our eyes behold The queen arrayed in purest gold; The world admires her heav'nly dress, Her robe of joy and righteousness. | He forms her beauties like his own; He calls and seats her near his throne: Fair stranger, let thine heart forget The idols of thy native state. | So shall the King the more rejoice In thee, the favorite of his choice; Let him be loved, and yet adored, For he's thy Maker and thy Lord. | O happy hour, when thou shalt rise To his fair palace in the skies, And all thy sons (a numerous train) Each like a prince in glory reign! | Let endless honors crown his head; Let every age his praises spread; While we with cheerful songs approve The condescensions of his love. | |