Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#646

646. With grateful hearts and tuneful lays

1 With grateful hearts and tuneful lays,
We bow before th'Eternal throne,
And offer up our humble praise,
To him whose name is God alone.

2 On this auspicious eve, draw near,
And shed thy richest blessings down;
Fill ev'ry heart with love sincere,
And all thy faithful mercies crown.

3 Grant now thy presence, gracious Lord,
And hearken to our fervent pray'r;
The nuptial vow in heav'n record,
And bless the newly married pair.

4 Oh, guide them safe, this desert through,
Mid all the cares of life and love;
At length with joy thy face to view,
In fairer, better worlds above.

Text Information

• First Line: With grateful hearts and tuneful lays
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Topic: Marriage; Wedding

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