Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Father of the human race
Topic: Times and Seasons/Marriage Hymns
Writer: <no first name given> Collyer
Composer:
Meter: 7s
Tune:
Hymn Number: 1299
Page Number: 777, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsFATHER of the human race,
Sanction with thy heavenly grace
What on earth hath now been done,
That these twain by truly one.
One in sickness and in health,
One in poverty and wealth.
And as year rolls after year,
Each to other still more dear.
One in purpose, one in heart,
Till the mortal stroke shall part;
One in cheerful piety,
One for ever, Lord, with thee.