O Great Lover who pursues us,

come, O One, and stir our hearts.

Call us back with full devotion;

kindle now your fire in us.

Let us scent you, taste your sweetness.

Come and carry us away.

Let us love you ever deeper.

Let us hasten to your side.

Bounding o’er the hills you beckon,

“Rise, my love and come away.”

Winter’s past and Spring is blooming,

now has come the time to sing.

Wake, O winds, upon this garden,

blow the fragrance all around.

We with joy to you belonging,

dance within your perfect love.

Who is like our great Beloved,

now appearing as the dawn?

All of heaven in grand procession

praise Love’s beauty bright as sun.

Set us as a seal upon you,

troubled hearts will find their rest.

Yours is love to stand harsh waters,

love that lives as strong as death.

Words: Richard Bruxvoort-Colligan, 2003

(based on Song of Songs 2:8, 10 – 12; 6:10; 8:6 – 7)

Music: Rowland H. Prichard, 1811 – 1887

Tune: HYFRYDOL 87.87D

Words copyright © 2003. Used by permission for congregational worship.