Author: J. Keble, 1792-1866 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #265 (1917) Hymnal Title: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book Lyrics: 1 The voice that breathed o'er Eden
That earliest wedding day,
The primal marriage blessing,
It hath not passed away.
2 Still in the pure espousal
Of Christian man and maid
The Holy Three are with us,
The threefold grace is said.
3 Be present, heavenly Father,
To give away this bride,
As Eve Thou gav'st to Adam
Out of his own pierced side;
4 For dower of blessed children,
For love and faith's sweet sake,
For high mysterious union
Which nought on earth may break;
5 Be present, gracious Saviour,
To join their loving hands,
As Thou didst bind two natures
In Thine eternal bands;
6 Be present, Holy Spirit,
To bless them as they kneel,
As Thou for Christ, the Bridegroom,
The heavenly spouse dost seal.
Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Ordinances; The Church and the Kingdom of God Ordinances; Marriage; Marriage; Marriage Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ALPHEGE
The voice that breathed o'er Eden