1297 C. M. John 2:2.
Since Jesus freely did appear To grace a marriage feast; Lord, we ask thy presence here To make a wedding guest.
2 Upon the bridal pair look down, Who now have plighted hands; Their union with thy favor crown, And bless the nuptial bands.
3 With gifts of grace their hearts endow, Of all rich dowries best; Their substance bless, and peace bestow To sweeten all the rest.
4 In purest love their souls unite, That they, with Christian care, May make domestic burdens light, By taking mutual share.
1298 C. M. Not good for man to be alone. Gen. 2:18.
Not for the summer hour alone, When skies resplendent shine, And youth and pleasure fill the throne, Our hearts and hands we join.
2 But for those stern and wintry days Of sorrow, pain, and fear, When heaven’s wise discipline doth make Our earthly journey drear.
3 Not for this span of life alone, Which like a blast doth fly; And, as the transient flowers of grass, Just blossom, droop, and die.
4 But for a being without end, This vow of love we take; Grant us, O Lord, one home at last, For thy great mercy’s sake.
1299 7s. They twain shall be one. Matt. 19:5.
Father of the human race, Sanction with thy heavenly grace What on earth hath now been done, That these twain be truly one.
2 One in sickness and in health, One in poverty and wealth, And as year rolls after year, Each to other still more dear.
3 One in purpose, one in heart, Till the mortal stroke shall part; One in cheerful piety, One for ever, Lord, with thee.