HYMN FOR THE RENEWAL OF MARRIAGE VOWS

1 Here by your grace, O Lord, we stand together
to celebrate the love that, through the years,
kept us and bound us faithful to each other,
through health and sickness, laughter, joy and tears.

2 As once we stood in mutual dedication,
pledging our love till death should make us part,
so now again, within this congregation,*
vows are renewed by every loving heart.

2 Lord, you have shown us love that's never ending:
self-giving love that's strong and deep and true.
May that same love, all human love transcending,
draw us still deeper into love for you.

4 We thank you, Lord, for what the years have brought us:
home, family, friends - for these we bring our praise.
Now for the future may your grace support us,
still bound in love until the end of days.

*Alternative v2 line 3: so now again, before this congregation

Brian Hoare
© Brian Hoare, admin. The Jubilate Group
Metre: 11 10 11 10
Tunes: O PERFECT LOVE; HIGHWOOD

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