657 O God From Whom Mankind
[1]
O God from whom mankind derives its name;
Whose covenant of grace remains the same
Be with there two who now before You wait;
Enlarge the love they come to consecrate.
O God from whom mankind derives its name;
Whose covenant of grace remains the same
Be with there two who now before You wait;
Enlarge the love they come to consecrate.
[2]
May through their union other lives be blessed;
Their door be wide to stranger and to guest
Give them the understanding that is kind
Grant them the blessing of an open mind.
May through their union other lives be blessed;
Their door be wide to stranger and to guest
Give them the understanding that is kind
Grant them the blessing of an open mind.
[3]
Preserve their days from inwardness of heart;
To each the gift of truthful speech impart.
Their bond be strong against all strain and strife
Amid the changes of this earthly life.
Preserve their days from inwardness of heart;
To each the gift of truthful speech impart.
Their bond be strong against all strain and strife
Amid the changes of this earthly life.
[4]
From stage to stage on life s unfolding way
Bring to their mind the vows they make this day
Your Spirit be their Guide in every move
Their faith in Christ the basis of their love.
From stage to stage on life s unfolding way
Bring to their mind the vows they make this day
Your Spirit be their Guide in every move
Their faith in Christ the basis of their love.