THE MARRIAGE.
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They stood in beauty at the shrine Of love.
s'1N With Joy lit faces, fee
Before the Eternal One that dwslls above
Is Author Of graces-. 6 O st
And, Witnessed by their friends and dear rela-


tons,


sl p Their vows they plighted
To assume, henceforh, as man and wife their


stations W t9c saaeo sNi
In one united. 9ER9 ga4n&8b
Sweet counsel from the lips of Jesus's servant,
-'4 And prayers were offer'd;
Long life. and happiness, and grace abundant
@ Through Christ, were profer'd-
Then said the man Of God with solemn air,


'sThese two together
Consenting, God hath joined, let no man dare
sia7 Their bonds to sunder."
Then, holding forth his legal papers, said


s'Since now before US
These loving ones have mutually agreed
h 81 In holy orders,
And join'd their right hands TO express the
do pronounce them
Husband and wife in the most holy name


or God, who owns them."
IT'S done. henceforth. upon the sea Of life,


They sail together;
Though greeted now by all, the world is rife


With something other
Than smiles, well-wishes, compliments, and
a kisses;


And whose seeks them
All through life'svarious voyage, sadly misses


The presence Of them.
But Heavens blessings will attend forever


Upon the faithful, 3l
And these we wish our friends. 0 may they
ever


s3 For them be grateful.