A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#375

375. At a Christian Marriage

1 Our Jesus freely did appear
To grace a marriage feast;
And, Lord, we ask thy presence here
To make a wedding-guest.

2 Upon the bridal pair look down;
Who now have plighted hands;
Their union with thy favour crown,
And bless the nuptial bands.

3 With gifts of grace their hearts endow;
(Of all rich dowries best!)
Their substance bless, and peace bestow,
To sweeten all the rest.

4 In purest love their souls unite,
And linked in kindly care,
To render family burdens light,
By taking mutual share.

5 True helpers may they prove indeed,
In prayer, and faith, and hope;
And see with joy a godly seed,
To build thy household up.

6 As Isaac and Rebecca give
A pattern chaste and kind;
So may this new-met couple live,
In faithful friendship joined.

Text Information

• First Line: Our Jesus freely did appear
• Title: At a Christian Marriage
• Author: Berridge
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: The Church

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