The Beauty of the Bride

This was the closing prayer poem from my sermon Work and Worship in the Church: 3 Beauties of the Bride of Christ. August 24, 2025. First Chinese Baptist Church, Walnut, California.

The Beauty of the Bride

The beauty of the the bride

Is not in outward form

But see her eyes behold the prize:

She loves her God, the Lord

She’s gentle in her spirit

And humble in her heart

Since Jesus Christ has robed her, white

Bright light shines in the dark

United in her mission

A body, joined and whole

For holy, chosen, royal priests

God’s mercies known and shown

Talented and skillful

Diverse in gifts of grace

With joy she serves, she gives, she works

And worships, bringing praise

The beauty of the the bride

Is not in outward form

But see her eyes behold the prize:

She loves her God, the Lord