Her kindness to Naomi was full great
Her kindness unto me is greater far
Her Faith is steadfast as the Northern star
My soul shall find in her a needed mate.

Now will she wed me! 0 the blissful thought!
The God of Israel hath holpen me,
And e'er the nightfall ended shall this be
But first young Mahlon's field must needs be bought.

The Maid of Moab doth our maids out do
In pure devotion and in loyal deed,
Unto temptation giveth she no heed
But yearneth only after what is true.

That which I thought impossible is here
Fair Ruth hath chosen me instead of youth
Hath chosen me because she loves the Truth
And every ordinance of God is dear.