Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #599 (1997) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 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,
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,
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,
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,
fulfils its purpose here,
may we, O Lord, together prove
the lasting joy of Christian love,
the lasting joy of Christian love. Topics: Love; Sacraments and Ordinances Marriage Scripture: Psalm 128 Languages: English Tune Title: RHOSYMEDRE
The grace of life is theirs