Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #586 (2006) Meter: 5.5.5.4 D First Line: This is a day, Lord Lyrics: 1 This is a day, Lord, gladly awaited;
thankful our hearts, Lord, joyous our praise.
See here before you two whom we cherish;
keep them beside you all of their days.
2 Bless now their vows, Lord, sealing commitment;
deepen their trust, Lord, lovingly won.
Working your wonders, knit them together
so nothing sunders two become one.
3 Sow in their hearts, Lord, seeds of compassion;
reap in their lives, Lord, care for your earth.
May they encourage others by being
signs of God's new age coming to birth.
4 Hallow the years, Lord, they spend together,
growing in love, Lord, as you intend;
freely forgiving, time without number;
selflessly living, time without end.
Topics: Marriage; Community in Christ; Love; Marriage Languages: English Tune Title: BUNESSAN
This Is a Day, Lord, Gladly Awaited