The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#481

481. Since Jesus Freely Did Appear

1 Since Jesus freely did appear
To grace a marriage feast,
O Lord, we ask Thy presence here,
To be 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 In purest love these souls unite,
That they with Christian care,
May make domestic burdens light
By taking mutual share.

4 And when that solemn hour shall come,
And life's short space be o'er,
May they in triumph reach that home,
Where they shall part no more.

Text Information

• First Line: Since Jesus freely did appear
• Title: Since Jesus Freely Did Appear
• Author: John Berridge (1785)
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  John 2:2
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Ordinances: Marriage
• Notes: And … Jesus was called … to the marriage. Jn. 2:2.

Tune Information

• Name: WEDDING GUEST
• Composer: Flora H. Good
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Incipit: 51343 23176 63225
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: M.M. 69