I wrote this hymn text on the eve of my marriage to Molly, July 7, 2017. It was revised July 8, 2018, on our one-year anniversary to give it a more common meter. It is set to Creation, which can be heard here accompanied by its usual text.
Oh Love, the Word of God that spake
The worlds to be and dark to day:
Look down on these who vows now make,
And give them grace on this new way.
Oh Love, the Word, Eternal One,
Oh Love, our Lord, the only Son,
Oh Love, whose promised Reign shall come,
Create in them one heart today.
Oh Love, the Son of God above
Who took on flesh the world to save:
Bless these who promise all their love,
And on their hearts your love engrave.
Oh Love, the Word, Eternal One,
Oh Love, our Lord, the only Son,
Oh Love, whose promised Reign shall come,
Help them to love until the grave.
Oh Love, our King, whose promised Reign
Is light and love and endless day:
For us let these two be a sign;
Inspire our hearts and minds, we pray.
Oh Love, the Word, Eternal One,
Oh Love, our Lord, the only Son,
Oh Love, whose promised Reign shall come,
Make us your bride for that Great Day!
LMD
Suggested Tune: Creation, F. J. Haydn (1732-1809); adapt. Dulcimer, or New York Collection of Sacred Music, 1805, alt. See #409 in Hymnal 1982.
© 2017 Mark Nabors
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