Verse 1
The voice that breathed o'er Eden,
That earliest wedding-day,
The primal marriage blessing,
It hath not passed away.

Verse 2
Still in the pure espousal
Of Christian man and maid
The Holy Three are with us,
The threefold grace is said.

Verse 3
For dower of blessed children,
For love and faith's sweet sake,
For high mysterious union
Which nought on earth may break

Verse 4
Be present,heavenly Father,
To give away this bride,
As Eve Thou gav'st to Adam
Out of his own pierced side

Verse 5
Be present,gracious Saviour
To join their loving hands,
As Thou didst bind two natures
In Thine eternal bands

Verse 6
Be present,Holy Spirit,
To bless them as they kneel
As Thou for Christ the Bridegroom
The heavenly spouse dost seal

Verse 7
O spread Thy pure wings o'er them!
Let no ill power find place,
When onward through life's journey
The hallowed path they trace

Verse 8
To cast their crowns before Thee,
In perfect sacrifice,
Till to the home of gladness
With Christ's own bride they rise