This is a day, Lord, gladly awaited; thankful our hearts, Lord, joyous our praise. See here before you two whom we cherish; keep them beside you all of their days. Bless now their vows, Lord, sealing commitment; deepen their trust, Lord, lovingly won. Working your wonders, knit them together so nothing sunders two become one. Sow in their hearts, Lord, seeds of compassion; reap in their lives, Lord, care for your earth. May they encourage others by being signs of God's new age coming to birth. Hallow the years, Lord, they spend together, growing in love, Lord, as you intend; freely forgiving, time without number; selflessly living, time without end.