The grace of life is theirs Who on this wedding day Delight to make their vows And for each other pray. May they, O Lord, together prove The lasting joy of Christian love. Where love is, God abides: And God shall surely bless A home where trust and care Give birth to happiness. May they, O Lord, together prove The lasting joy of such a love. How slow to take offense Love is! How quick to heal! How ready in distress To know how others feel! May they, O Lord, together prove The lasting joy of such a love. And when time lays its hand On all we hold most dear, And life, by life consumed, Fulfills its purpose here: May we, O Lord, together prove The lasting joy of Christian love.