'Immaculate Pearl

'My immaculate Lamb, my final end
Beloved, Who all can heal', said she,
'Chose me as a spouse, did to bridal bend
That once would have seemed unmeet to be.
From your weeping world when I did wend
He called me to his felicity :
"Come hither to me, sweetest friend,
For no blot nor spot is found in thee!"
Power and beauty he gave to me;
In his blood he washed my weeds in state,
Crowned me clean in virginity,
And arrayed me in pearls immaculate.'

This entire section of the book was very encouraging to read. Being able to hear the Gospel story in a unique way that I haven't heard before was a true blessing. The different uses of imagery and the likeness of the jeweler and the pearl was such a beautiful expression. The fact that we sinners are actually seen as worth something to the one who gave it all, the Immaculate Lamb, is a very sobering moment of realization. With that worth, we are held to a standard that only can be achieved through dependence on Jesus and the Father. I am willing to bet that this is a relationship that will last well throughout the world's trials, for HE has overcome the world. What shall we fear?? Very encouraging today!!

P. S. I commented on Dallas' and Noah's posts