Verse 1

O FATHER all creating, Whose wisdom, love and power First bound two lives together In Eden’s primal hour, To-day, to these Thy children Thine earliest gifts renew: A home by Thee made happy, A love by Thee kept true.

Verse 2

O Saviour, guest most bounteous Of old in Galilee, Vouchsafe to-day Thy presence With these who call on Thee; Their store of earthly gladness Transform to heavenly wine, And teach them, in the tasting, To know the gift is Thine.

Verse 3

O Spirit of the Father, Breath on them from above, So mighty in Thy pureness, So tender in Thy love, That guarded by Thy presence, From sin and strife kept free, Their lives may own Thy guidance, Their hearts be ruled by Thee.

Verse 4

Except Thou build it, Father, The house is built in vain; Except Thou, Saviour, bless it, The joy will turn to pain: But nought can break the union Of hearts in Thee made one; And love Thy spirit hallows Is endless love begun.

Background: O Father All Creating Whose Wisdom Love