Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) ‎#LXVIII

LXVIII. A Hymn for Marriage

1 Great God, who form'd for social joys,
Our natures by thy power and grace,
And join'd in blest connubial ties,
The parents of our favour'd race.

2 Our Saviour, our ascended Lord,
In Cana once a heavenly guest,
Whose bounty cheer'd the friendly board
Whose presence grac'd the nuptial feast.

3 Attend with smiles of heavenly love,
The pair thy sacred laws combine;
Their union bless, their vows approve,
And crown the rites with grace divine.

4 Let love assist their mutual toils,
And every social bliss bestow;
Increase each joy with friendly smiles,
And share and soften every woe.

5 While each a kindly aid imparts,
To run secure the heavenly race;
And make their dwelling and their hearts,
Perpetual temples of thy praise.

6 When death dissolves these sacred ties,
May each to happier realms remove;
There meet and range the peaceful skies,
In bands of everlasting love.

Text Information

• First Line: Great God, who form'd for social joys
• Title: A Hymn for Marriage
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786

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