God, In The Planning And Purpose Of Life
Tune: Slane
God, in the planning and purpose of life,
hallowed the union of husband and wife:
this we embody where love is displayed,
rings are presented and promises made.
Jesus was found, at a similar feast,
taking the roles of both waiter and priest,
turning the worldly towards the divine,
tears into laughter and water to wine.
Therefore we pray that his spirit preside
over the wedding of bridegroom and bride,
fulfilling all that they've hoped will come true,
lighting with love all they dream of and do.
Praise then the Maker, the Spirit, the Son,
source of the love through which two are made one.
God's is the glory, the goodness and grace
seen in this marriage and known in this place.
Words: John L Bell (b.1949) and Graham Maule (b.1958)
© 1989, WGRG, Iona Community, 4th floor, Savoy House, 140 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3DH
From the songbook “Love from below”, Wild Goose Publications 1989.
This song is covered by CCL, and the words may be reproduced free of charge in an order of service, provided that the above information is written out in full.
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