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Can also use tune of #268
*henna: an Old World plant, prized for its fragrant yellow and white flowers. (Song of Songs 1:!4)
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Christ will make His seeking lover Pillar, couch, and palanquin, E'en a crown, His boast and glory; He will do it all! Amen! |
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His beloved — how He loves her, So attractive, His delight. He is captivated wholly; She is comely in His sight. |
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But there still remains a shadow; Christ is still not satisfied. He must have a growing garden To become His loving Bride! |
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His beloved — how He loves her, So attractive, His delight. He is captivated wholly; She is comely in His sight. |
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Paradise of pomegranates, Pleasant fruits, and henna* flowers, Spikenard, saffron, myrrh, and aloes: His enjoyment now — not ours. |
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His beloved — how He loves her, So attractive, His delight. He is captivated wholly; She is comely in His sight. |
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He has come into His garden, Gathered myrrh and spices there, Eaten honeycomb and honey; Wine and milk He'll drink fore'er. |
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His beloved — how He loves her, So attractive, His delight. He is captivated wholly; She is comely in His sight. |
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From the garden comes the city. All materials thus supplied; God is satisfied completely, And the foe is terrified. |
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His beloved — how He loves her, So attractive, His delight. He is captivated wholly; She is comely in His sight. |
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"Thou art fair, my love, as Tirzah, Comely as Jerusalem." O Lord Jesus, Hallelujah, Thou wilt do it all! Amen! |
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His beloved — how He loves her, So attractive, His delight. He is captivated wholly; She is comely in His sight. |
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