481. Since Jesus Freely Did Appear

1 Since Jesus freely did appear
To grace a marriage feast,
O Lord, we ask Thy presence here,
To be a wedding Guest.

2 Upon the bridal pair look down,
Who now have plighted hands;
Their union with Thy favor crown,
And bless the nuptial bands.

3 In purest love these souls unite,
That they with Christian care,
May make domestic burdens light
By taking mutual share.

4 And when that solemn hour shall come,
And life's short space be o'er,
May they in triumph reach that home,
Where they shall part no more.

Text Information
First Line: Since Jesus freely did appear
Title: Since Jesus Freely Did Appear
Author: John Berridge (1785)
Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1972
Scripture:
Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Ordinances: Marriage
Notes: And … Jesus was called … to the marriage. Jn. 2:2.
Tune Information
Name: WEDDING GUEST
Composer: Flora H. Good
Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
Incipit: 51343 23176 63225
Key: B♭ Major
Notes: M.M. 69



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