Chief Among Ten Thousand

So radiant is my Lover to me
the Chief among ten thousand is He
With head of pure gold and raven black hair
to Him no one else can ever compare.

His eyes set like jewels so clear and pure
and with lips like lilies dripping with myrrh.
From His mouth flow words so loving and nice
and His cheeks are perfumed like beds of spice.

His body polished like smooth ivory
embroidered with sapphires in its glory.
His loving arms outstretched the world to hold
and His legs like marble set in feet of gold.

This is my Lover and this is my Friend
the One in whom I can always depend.
No one on earth is as worthy as He
the fairest of all is my Lord Jesus to me