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Lord, in Thy grace and truth
our souls delight,
As here in holy wedlock we unite,
Whilst humbly
at Thy holy feet we bow,
And crave Thy blessing
on our marriage vow.
Be Thou our constant guide
throughout the days,
Help us to honour Thee
in all our ways,
Blessing us ever, Lord,
as man and wife,
And heirs together
of the grace of life.
May grace and holiness
e'er mark our home,
Which we would sanctify
before Thy throne,
Make it for Thee,
a Bethany, O Lord,
Witness and worship
may it e'er afford.
Should trial come
and sore oppress our way,
Then may we find
in Thee our ready stay,
Trusting in Thee
whate'er may intervene,
Proving Thy faithful love—
more brightly seen.
And when at length
the evening shadows fall,
Be this the sweetest
memory we recall,
That from the outset
of our nuptial day,
Thy love and grace
have kept us all the way.
That way shall bring us
to the "Perfect Day"
When over all,
Thou shalt have fullest sway,
When, clad in garments
spotless, by Thy side,
We'll share the
"lasting portion of Thy bride".
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11 10 11 10
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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PERFECT LOVE (SANDRINGHAM)
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11 10 11 10
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1890
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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| # 370 | D | | # 624 | Eb | | # 282 | Eb | | # 501 | Eb | | # 533 | Eb | | # 585 | Eb | | # 777 | Eb |
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