Lord, we come to ask your blessing On the love that makes us one; Here, as Christians, to acknowledge You are Lord, and you alone. God of love, unless you bless us How can we each other bless? Only as you live within us Is there depth of happiness. Through the mercy of forgiveness You have set our spirits free; Grant us, Lord, divine direction In the years that are to be. May our loving be a sharing Of the gifts we each possess; May no failure of forbearance Turn our love to bitterness. Lord, we come to ask your blessing In the presence of our friends: Grant us joy that blesses others, Grant us love that never ends.