[Intro] Ohhh… the story written in the stars… Still speaking to the heart… [Verse 1] The virgin brings forth the promised Branch The Redeemer who comes down Glory in her hand, the Seed of hope Heaven’s answer to the ground [Verse 2] The multitudes of the redeemed Bound together by one strong cord Held secure, not one is lost Kept forever by the Lord [Chorus] He is the Branch who came He is the Judge who reigns He is the Bridegroom drawing near He is the Fold that holds us here From the virgin’s promise to the final rest Every name declares Him best Oh the Branch, the Cord, the Fold The story never grows old [Verse 3] The Judge and Ruler now appears The mighty One who once was wounded Yet He governs in power and might Every enemy confounded [Verse 4] He comes to be united with His own Bridegroom joining with His bride Two made one in perfect love Forever side by side [Chorus] He is the Branch who came He is the Judge who reigns He is the Bridegroom drawing near He is the Fold that holds us here From the virgin’s promise to the final rest Every name declares Him best Oh the Branch, the Cord, the Fold The story never grows old [Bridge] Safely held, sheltered, protected In His fold we find our rest No one can snatch us from His hand We are kept and we are blessed [Final Chorus] He is the Branch who came He is the Judge who reigns He is the Bridegroom drawing near He is the Fold that holds us here From the virgin’s promise to the final rest Every name declares Him best Oh the Branch, the Cord, the Fold The story never grows old [Outro] The Branch… the Cord… the Fold… Forever secure…
