The Invitation That Ends in Glory Some paintings emerge from observation. Others begin as a quiet whisper from Scripture. "Eternity's Bride" was inspired by one of the most beautiful invitations found anywhere in the Bible: "Arise, my dearest, hurry, my darling, come away with me." (Song of Songs 2:10) For generations these words have spoken of the love between bride and bridegroom. Christians have also recognized within them the voice of Christ calling His Church into an eve