“Christ Jesus is also joined unto His people in a mystical union.
Borrowing once more from the story of Ruth, we remark that Boaz,
although one with Ruth by kinship, did not rest until he had entered
into a nearer union still, namely, that of marriage.
And in the same manner there is, super added to the natural union of
Christ with His people, a mystical union by which He assumes the
position of Husband, while the Church is owned as His bride.
In love He espoused her to Himself, as a chaste virgin, long before
she fell under the yoke of bondage. Full of burning affection, He toiled
like Jacob for Rachel, until the whole of her purchase-money had been
paid.
And, now, having sought her by His Spirit, and brought her to know
and love Him, He awaits the glorious hour when their mutual bliss shall
be consummated at the marriage-supper of the Lamb. Continue at Tolle Lege
