Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: Father of the human race
Topic: Marriage
Writer: William Collyer
Composer: William Bradbury
Meter: 7s
Tune: Aletta
Hymn Number: 467
Page Number: 161, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsFATHER of the human race,
Sanction with Thy holy grace
What on earth hath now been done,
That these twain be 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 forever, Lord, with Thee.