Bride Of God

City of Ore

Ophir in your heart

How I have yearned for this day

To call forth your soul to dance into the light

Your fragrant petals open to life

Come with me into my chamber

Let me breathe over you

Recline beneath my tender kisses

I am your only husband

I have bought you back

No more to be sold for your shame

Never to be invaded again

It was never my plan for you

Those I entrusted with your youth raped you

They sold you to the devourer

You have been captive

Chained by no fault of your own

But I have searched you out

I have run through your streets

I have cried your name from the rooftops

I have longed to make you my bride

Unashamed that I have brought you home

I have spread a banquet for you

Come feast of me

For my love is like wine

Let me intoxicate you

Ever have I known you

My Mary of Magdala

Harlot with a heart of gold

But now I call you Sought After

City No Longer Deserted

I have taken you

I have made you my own

Stephen Pursell, 7/08/02,

The Bridegroom's heart for Oroville