Holy Matrimony · Hymn 487 · 7.6.7.6
The voice that breathed o’er Eden
And God blessed them. Gen 1:28
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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 laid
3.
For dower of blessed children
For love and faith’s sweet sake
For high mysterious union
Which nought on earth may break
4.
Be present, heav’nly Father
To give away this bride
As Eve thou gav’st to Adam
Out of his own pierced side
5.
Be present, gracious Saviour
To join their loving hands
As Thou didst bind two nature
In Thine eternal bands
6.
Be present, Holy Spirit
To bless them as they kneel
As Thou for Christ the Bridegroom
The heav’nly spouse dost seal
7.
Oh spread Thy pure wing o’er them
Let no ill pow’r find place
When onward through life’s journey
The hallow’d path they trace.
8.
To cast their crowns before Thee
In perfect sacrifice
Till to the home of gladness
With christ’s own bride they rise
Amen