The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns ‎#CXXVII

CXXVII. At a Marriage-Solemnity

1 It is not good, JEHOVAH said,
For Man new form'd to be alone;
Then of his Rib an Help-meet made,
And Man and Wife pronounc'd but one.

2 From near his Heart this Rib he took,
To shew the Favour should be priz'd:
Not from his Head to overlook;
Nor from his Foot to be dispis'd.

3 Beneath his Arm, to signify
Wives should Authority disclaim,
And that Protection and Supply
Are from the Husbands due to them.

4 Bless, Lord, this newly-married Pair,
And make the Match a Blessing prove;
Their Int'rest one, their Joys, their Care,
Made happy in each other's Love.

5 May each to each an Help-meet be,
And bend their Necks to Jesu's Yoke:
Banded to seek Felicity
With Christ's despised little Flock.

6 Should Olive Plants, around their Board,
To them the Gift of Heav'n be,
Help them to give them back, dear Lord;
Help them to bring them up for thee.

7 Jesus we ask thy Presence here;
O may thy Face upon us shine:
Thy Goodness more our Hearts can chear
Than costliest Food or richest Wine.

Text Information

• First Line: It is not good, JEHOVAH said
• Title: At a Marriage-Solemnity
• Language: Latin
• Publication Date: 1791
• Topic: Holy Scriptures

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