Psalm 45

Verses 10-11, 13-15...
Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: 

     forget your people and your father's house,
          and the king will desire your beauty. 

Since he is your lord, bow to him.
All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold. 

     In many-colored robes she is led to the king, 

          with her virgin companions following behind her. 

With joy and gladness they are led along 

     as they enter the palace of the king.

This psalm is written as a royal wedding hymn for a king in David's line, with definite messianic overtones. These verses from the middle of the psalm turn to sing of the bride.

Though I might ache much over the fact that I may never be the bride of anyone here on earth, I am a member of the Bride of Christ - the Church. And as such I have been chosen, pursued, and protected by the King of Kings. What better cause for joy and gladness?

The bride eyes not her garment,

But her dear bridegroom's face;

I will not gaze at glory,

But on my King of grace:

Not at the crown He giveth,

But on His pierced hand:

The Lamb is all the glory 

Of Immanuel's land.

(Anne R. Cousin)