Lord, Who at Cana's Wedding Feast

Verse 1

Lord, Who at Cana’s wedding feast Didst as a guest appear, Thou dearer far than earthly guest, Vouchsafe Thy presence here; For holy Thou indeed dost prove The marriage vow to be, Proclaiming it a type of love Between the Church and Thee.

Verse 2

The holiest vow that man can make, The golden thread in life, The bond that none may dare to break, That bindeth man and wife; Which, blest by Thee, whate’er betides, No evil shall destroy, Through care-worn days each care divides, And doubles every joy.

Verse 3

On those who at Thine altar kneel, O Lord, Thy blessing pour, That each may wake the other’s zeal To love Thee more and more: Oh, grant them here in peace to live, In purity and love, And, this world leaving, to receive A crown of life above!

Verse 4

Amen.