The Lord's admiration for his Church is extraordinary, and his words about her beauty are rich. She's not just fair; she's "all fair." He sees her in himself, washed in his blood and clothed in his righteousness, and finds her full of beauty. This makes sense, for he's admiring his own perfection. The holiness, glory, and beauty of his Church are like his own garments adorning his beloved.

She isn't just pure or well-formed; she's truly lovely. Her sins are removed, and through her Lord, she gains righteousness, giving her true beauty. Believers receive this righteousness when they're "accepted in the beloved" (Eph. 1:6). The Church isn't just lovely; she's supremely so. Her Lord calls her "fairest among women." Her worth and excellence surpass everything else. Jesus wouldn't trade his bride for all the queens and angels because to him, she's the "fairest among women," outshining all.

This is no secret; he openly declares it. He invites everyone to see it: "See, you're fair, my love; see, you're fair" (Song of Sol. 4:1). Even now, he declares this, and one day from his throne, he'll affirm it before all. "Come, you blessed of my Father" (Matt. 25:34) will proclaim the beauty of his chosen ones.