LORD, Who at Cana didst appear To bless a marriage feast, Grant us Thy gracious presence here; Come, O Thou Sovereign Guest!
Upon the bridal pair look down, Who now have joined their hands; Their union with Thy favour crown, And bless their marriage bands.
With grace divine their hearts endow, Of all rich gifts the best! Their substance bless, and peace bestow To sweeten all the rest.
In purest love their souls unite, That they, with Christian care, May make domestic burdens light, By taking mutual share.
Through life their every step attend With tokens of Thy love; And, having reached their journey’s end, Complete their bliss above.
John Berridge, 1716-93