Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 10 hymnals Matching Instances: 2 Lyrics: 1 The grace of life is theirs
who, on this wedding day,
delight to make their vows
and for each other pray.
May they, O Lord, together prove
the lasting joy of Christian love.
2 Where love is, God abides;
and God shall surely bless
a home where trust and care
give birth to happiness.
May they, O Lord, together prove
the lasting joy of such a love.
3 How slow to take offence
love is! How quick to heal!
How ready in distress
to know how others feel!
May they, O Lord, together prove
the lasting joys of such a love.
4 And when time lays its hand
on all we hold most dear,
and life, by life consumed,
fulfills its purpose here:
may we, O Lord, together prove
the lasting joy of Christian love. Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions Holy Matrimony Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7 Used With Tune: HAREWOOD
The grace of life is theirs