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| COME, my beloved, to meet the Bride | |
| With joy, at Sabbath even-tide; | |
| Her presence then will surely dower | |
| Your home with peace at Sabbath hour. | |
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| To meet the Bride, beloved, come, | 5 |
| Greet her with welcome in your home, | |
| The doors of Jewish faith ope wide, | |
| And greet with love the Sabbath bride. | |
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| Come, my beloved, the Bride to meet— | |
| Hasten thy steps, the Bride to greet; | 10 |
| But not to every passing show | |
| To meet her, let thy footsteps go. | |
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| The presence of the Sabbath Bride | |
| Seek thou, by happy fireside, | |
| Where young and old their voices blend | 15 |
| And Sabbath songs from both ascend. | |
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| But, see, who comes with mien so sad? | |
| The Sabbath Bride, in mourning clad! | |
| The beloved fails the Bride to meet, | |
| And Sabbath eve again to greet. | 20 |
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| Sadly she goes from door to door— | |
| To her they’re shut forevermore! | |
| For her no festal board is spread, | |
| With Sabbath cup and blessing bread. | |
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| But, Bride, thou art not quite bereft— | 25 |
| Of those who loved thee, some are left | |
| Who gladly give at eventide | |
| A welcome to the Sabbath Bride. | |
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| Then thither let thy footsteps roam, | |
| Your holy presence fill their home, | 30 |
| Where, all united, side by side, | |
| With joy receive the Sabbath Bride. | |
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