Lord And Lover Of Creation
Tune: Westminster Abbey
Lord and lover of creation,
bless the marriage witnessed now:
sign of lives no longer separate,
sealed by symbol, bound by vow,
celebrating love's commitment made
to live and last and grow.
Praise and gratitude we offer,
for the past which shaped today.
Words which stirred and deepened conscience,
family life, good company,
friends who touched and summoned talent,
nourished all words can't convey.
On your children wed and welcome
here among us, we request
health in home and hearts, and humour
through which heaven and earth are blessed;
open doors and human pleasure,
time for touch and trust and rest.
Take them hence that, in each other,
love fulfilling love shall find
much to share and more to treasure,
such that none dare break or bind
those your name has joined together,
one in body, heart and mind.
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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