Help me, Lord Jesus, to fulfil
The duties of a wedded wife,
Obedient to my husband’s will,
The joy and sunshine of his life.
Upon my brow no angry cloud,
Upon my lips no hasty word,
Not one rebellious thought allowed,
His wishes to my own preferred.
Help me to make my husband’s home
The calm abode of peace and love,
Where strife and discord ne’er may come,
A type of that we seek above.
To walk together in Thy sight,
To share each other’s joys and woes,
Together pray at dawn of light,
Together praise at evening’s close;
Each ready, when temptation lowers,
With gentle counsel, kindly aid;
Lord Jesus! let such lot be ours,
Oh, bless the tie which Thou hast made!
United “until death us part,”
Not death the Christian bond can sever;
Who love Thee here with faithful heart,
With Thee shall live, and love for ever!