Virgin Again(The Gomer Story)

Familiar with sorrows

Acquainted with grief

Bruised, despised, torn, rejected

Never a complaint, no cry for mercy

This is the man in search of a bride

What maid could be worthy?

Virginal, sheltered, delicate?

No

But made spotless, returned to virginity

Seasoned and broken, loyal and grateful

Amazed that she is wanted

Eager to please and obey

Yes

This King requires a queen of character

This wedding is to be a homecoming

Only One like this could love her

Faithful when she wandered

Laying down his life

Dying for a wretched whore

Only this love could cleanse

Only such strength

Could fix the gaze of one so wanton

Unconquerable, immoveable

Now, THIS is a man!

Meekness and majesty

Power and purity

The Man who is God

Cleanse yourself, no spot or wrinkle

Turn away from glorying in shame

A spotless bride

Made spotless

Not always 'spotless'

But returned to purity

Awake church

Throw off your rags

Bathe in the blood

A white dress awaits you

Stephen Pursell, 9/04