celebration wedding

by bradley hathaway

this is for the ones whose hope is falling
and you no longer heed your savior's calling.
this is for the ones whoes backs are turning
and that passion-filled heart you once had has stopped burning.

this is for the ones abandoned.
now all alone with no solace
and you think that you're stranded.

this is for you empty, by life branded,
had a vision that took leap, but it never landed.

this is for the ones who are plagued.
by those mysteries of life.
and you feel torn inside by this mind and spirit strife.

this is for the ones whose mistakes are too many to count
and the guilt on your chest just continues to mount.
this is for the ones whoes desire to do good is always outweighed
and you don't do as you should.

this is for the ones who have been done wrong by sins.
at the corrupted hands of perverted men.

hold on.
HOLD ON!

soon will come the Celebration Wedding
and bundles of restoration will be our bedding.
soon will come the Celebration Wedding
and bundles of restoration will be our bedding.

the trumpeteer is taking a breath
the guests are taking their seats.
the Bride is putting on a veil.
the Father is making last-minute preparations.
there's ten thousand times ten thousand angels waiting in holy expectation.
the readied groom is ready.
soon will come the Celebration

if you are hurting, your hurt will cease.
if you are restless, you will find peace.
if you are empty, you will be filled.
all of these doubts and questions you have, they'll be stilled.
if life for you is just too trying, your tears will be dissipate.
there won't be anymore crying.
if the only thing you know is shame, you will be cleansed
and never again feel the same.

if you can't see straight
focus
persevere
and wait...

soon will come the Celebration Wedding
and bundles of complete restoration will be our bedding.