The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11615

11615. My Heart A Blissful Theme Indites

1 My heart a blissful theme indites;
Rehearse, my lips the song!
A lovely gift, the gift of Heaven,
Impels the strain along.

2 See where, amid a smiling train,
The modest bridegroom stands;
Exulting to complete his love,
In wedlock’s sacred bands!

3 Be his, the eloquence of truth,
The tenderness of soul!
With virtue bright be every scene,
Long as the years shall roll!

4 Fair maiden! now from home estranged,
And charms which none forget,
Accept the hand that wipes thy tears,
And softens thy regret!

5 Nor deem thy much loved parents lost;
Yet blooms a brighter joy;
United hearts, domestic bliss,
And cares that never cloy!

6 Confirm, in Heaven, our blessings, Lord!
On this new wedded pair!
To them be Thou a glorious throne,
And hear their mutual prayer!

Text Information

• First Line: My heart a blissful theme indites
• Title: My Heart A Blissful Theme Indites
• Meter: CMD
• Language: English
• Source: The Psalms, Newly Paraphrased for the Service of the Sanctuary by Joseph P. Bartrum (Boston: Russell, Osborne & Company, 1833)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: PRESBYTER
• Composer: Walter Olivant Wilkinson (1895)
• Meter: CMD
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain