With God As Our Partner

It takes a groom, it takes a bride,

two people standing side by side.

It takes a ring and vows that say,

"this is our happy wedding day."

But marriage vows are sanctified

and loving hearts are unified

when standing with the bride and groom,

unseen by others in the room

the Spirt of the LORD is there

to bless this happy bridal pair.

For God is love and married life

is richer for both man and wife

when God becomes a partner too

in everything we say and do.

And every home is specially blessed

when God is made our daily guest.

For married folks who pray together are

happy folks who stay together.

For when God's love becomes a part

of body, mind, and soul and heart,

our love becomes a wondrous blending

that is both eternal and unending.

And God looks down and says, "well done"

for now we two are truly one!

(by Helen Steiner Rice)

 

Gary Timothy Morton wed Pamela Jan Maloy

June 11, 1977

Highland Park Baptist Church
Conyers, Georgia

34 years ago today!