Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#438

438. The voice that breathed o'er Eden

1 THE voice that breathed o’er Eden,
That earliest wedding day,
The primal wedding blessing,--
It hath not passed away.

2 Still in the pure espousal
Of Christian man and maid,
The Holy Thee are with us,
The threefold grace is said.

3 Be present, awful Father,
To give away this bride,
As Eve Thou gav'st to Adam
Out of His own pierced side.

4 Be present, Son of Mary,
To join their loving hands,
As Thou didst bind two natures
In Thine eternal bands.

5 Be present, Holiest Spirit,
To bless them as they kneel,
As Thou for Christ the Bridegroom
The heavenly spouse dost seal.

6 O spread Thy pure wings o’er them,
Let no ill power find place,
When onward to Thine altar
Their hallowed path they trace,

7 To cast their crowns before Thee
In perfect sacrifice,
Till to the home of gladness
With Christ’s own Bride they rise.

Text Information

• First Line: The voice that breathed o'er Eden
• Meter: 7, 6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: Christian Life: Marriage
• Notes: John. Keble.

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