The Church ~

Have you ever seen

A bride so fair?
The muck in her hair
Has a certain sheen

The way her gown is torn

And her purple hued eyes

Brings to mind

One better left unborn

Abed in her blood

And lying in her filth

An image of Lilith

Ere the Flood

Especially attractive

Are her many lovers

If they had their druthers

In waste she would ever live

But I see the gleam

Of her future life

This abandoned wife

Washes clean in God’s stream

Crimson waves leave no mark

Stripes of mercy bind and heal

Guilt no more will she feel

Only One wins her heart

Adorned in brightest gown

Seated by her King

Thorns be her ring

And Calvary her wedding vow

Now, look at her there!

Bought by blood is she!

Have you ever seen

A bride so fair?