FOR HIS BRIDE

He loved and treated his bride with devotion,

It was she he chose to adore.

He gave her many precious gifts;

How could she want for more?

He served her bread and wine;

She took them without a thought.

He paid the greatest price for them;

It was for her they were bought.

But she was wooed by others;

To their charms she was often seduced.

Her groom chose to forgive her;

Though to shame he was reduced.

He knew that his bride was unfaithful,

Yet, for her he was crucified.

No greater love has any man;

For his bride, the church, Christ died.

Becky Wall