The voice that breathed o’er Eden,
The earliest wedding day,
The primal wedding blessing,
it has not passed away.

Still in the pure espousal
of Christian man and maid
The Holy Three are with us,
the threefold grace is said.

Be present, heavenly Father,
to give away this bride
As Eve you gave to Adam,
Out of his own pierced side.
a helpmate at his side.

Be present gracious Saviour,
To join their loving hands,
As Thou didst bind two natures,
in your eternal bands.

Be present, Holy Spirit,
to bless them as they kneel,
As you for Christ, the Bridegroom,
the heavenly Spouse will seal.

To cast their crowns before you
in perfect sacrifice,
Till to the home of gladness,
with Christ’s own Bride they rise.