"Bridegroom"

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A hymn written by Joseph Irons in Zion’s Hymns.

The voice of my beloved!
Behold, he cometh
Leaping upon the mountains,
Skipping upon the hills. – Song of Solomon 2:8

“Bridegroom”

1. Hark! the voice of my Beloved,
Skipping o'er the hills of guilt,
With divine compassion moved;
Lo! He comes whose blood was spilt;
'Tis my Bridegroom,
All my hopes on Him are built.

2. From eternity He lov'd me,
Took my nature to His own,
And when He has tried and prov'd me,
He will take me to His throne;
With my Bridegroom
I shall share in joys unknown.

3. I am now with Him united,
By the living faith He gave;
With His presence I'm delighted,
And He has engag'd to save.
For my Bridegroom
Lov'd me when I was a slave.

4. For me, He has undertaken,
To me, all His wealth He gives,
Yea, His love remains unshaken;
I shall live because He lives.
Heav'nly Bridegroom,
How Thy name my soul revives!