1153    C.M.     R. Burnham
“Heirs together of the grace of life.” 1 Peter 3. 7

1 Great God of order, truth, and grace,
  Fountain of social joys,
  Shine with thy sweet approving smile,
  And crown the nuptial ties.

2 Look on the now united pair,
  Here may true friendship ever reign,
  In firmest bonds of peace.

3 May each the other kindly help
  To run the shining road;
  Join with delight in prayer and praise,
  And ever cleave to God.

4 May both be fired with one concern
  For one eternal prize;
  And warmest zeal their souls inflame
  For joys beyond the skies.

5 One be their views, their aim, their end,
  Pure heavenly bliss to prove,
  Meeting at last around the throne,
  To reign in realms of love.

6 There may we all with them unite
  In one harmonious song;
  And one pure anthem swell the joys
  Of one celestial throng.