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!

 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!