Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs ‎#CCCXIII

CCCXIII. A Wedding Hymn

1 Since Jesus freely did appear
To grace a marriage feast;
O 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 favour crown,
And bless their 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.

5 True helpers may thy prove indeed,
In prayer, and faith, and hope;
And see with joy a godly seed
To build their household up.

6 As Isaac and Rebecca give
A pattern chaste and kind;
So may this married couple live,
And die in friendship join'd.

7 On ev'ry soul assembled here,
O make thy face to shine;
Thy goodness more our hearts can cheer,
Than richest food or wine.

Text Information

• First Line: Since Jesus freely did appear
• Title: A Wedding Hymn
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  John 2:10
• Topic: Miscellaneous Hymns for Sundry Occasions
• Source: Rippon's Collection
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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