The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8953

8953. Savior, Let Thy Sanction Rest

1 Savior, let Thy sanction rest
On the union witnessed now;
Be it with Thy presence blest;
Ratify the nuptial vow;
Hallowed let this union be
With each other, and with Thee.

2 Thou in Cana didst appear,
At a marriage feast like this;
Deign to meet us, Savior, here,
Fountain of unmingled bliss!
Crown with joy this festive board—
Joy that earth cannot afford.

3 We no miracle require—
Turning water into wine—
All our panting hearts desire
Is to taste Thy love divine:
Holy influence from above
Consecrating earthly love.

4 Let the path our friends pursue
From this hour together trod,
Many though its days, or few,
Be a pilgrimage to God;
To the land where rest is given,
To our Father’s house in Heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Savior, let Thy sanction rest
• Title: Savior, Let Thy Sanction Rest
• Author: Thomas Raffles (1852)
• Meter: 77.77.77
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: On the occasion of the marriage of the Rev. J. F. and Mrs. Guenett

Tune Information

• Name: CASSEL
• Meter: 77.77.77
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Christen-Schatz (Basle: 1745)
• Copyright: Public Domain