Author: Mandell Creighton, 1843-1901 Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #682 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 O thou who gavest power to love
that we might fix our hearts on thee,
preparing us for joys above
by that which here on earth we see;
2 thy Spirit trains our souls to know
the growing purpose of thy will,
and gives to love the power to show
that purpose growing larger still:
3 larger, as love to reverent eyes
makes manifest another soul,
and shows to life a richer prize,
a clearer course, a nobler goal.
4 Lord, grant thy servants who implore
thy blessing on the hearts they blend,
that from that union evermore
new joys may blossom to the end.
5 Make what is best in each combine
to purge all earthly dross away,
to strengthen, purify, refine,
to beautify each coming day.
6 So may they hand in hand advance
along life’s path from troubles free;
brave to meet adverse circumstance
because their love points up to thee. Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions Holy Matrimony Languages: English Tune Title: MELCOMBE
O thou who gavest power to love