And tainted is my virgin fame,
And stain’d the beauteous maiden white
In which my bridal robes were dight.”
“And who the promised spouse, declare:
And what those bridal garments were?”
“Severe and saintly righteousness
Composed the clear white bridal dress;
Jesus, the Son of Heaven’s high King,
Bought with His blood the marriage-ring.
A wretched sinful creature, I