Hymns

Great God of order, truth, and grace,

by Richard Burnham·1814·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)

Based on 1 Peter 3:7

1

Great God of order, truth, and grace,
Fountain of social joys,
Shine with thy sweet approving smile,
And crown the nuptial ties.

2

Look on the now united pair,
And O, the union bless;
Here may true friendship ever reign,
In firmest bonds of peace.

3

May each the other kindly help
To run the shining road;
Join with delight in prayer and praise,
And ever cleave to God.

4

May both be fired with one concern
For one eternal prize;
And warmest zeal their souls inflame
For joys beyond the skies.

5

One be their views, their aim, their end,
Pure heavenly bliss to prove,
Meeting at last around the throne,
To reign in realms of love.

6

There may we all with them unite
In one harmonious song;
And one pure anthem swell the joys
Of one celestial throng.