Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: Since Jesus freely did appear
Topic: Marriage
Writer: John Berridge
Composer: A Abbey
Meter: CM
Tune: Cooling
Hymn Number: 380
Page Number: 131, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsSINCE Jesus freely did appear
To grace a marriage feast,
O Lord, we ask Thy presence here,
To make a wedding guest.
Upon the bridal pair look down,
Who now have plighted hands;
Their union with Thy favor crown,
And bless the nuptial bands.
With gifts of grace their hearts endow,
Of all rich dowries best;
Their substance bless, and peace bestow
To sweeten all the rest.
In purest love their souls unite,
That they, with Christian care,
May make domestic burdens light
By taking mutual share.