P. M. 174 Increase our faith and love, that we may know flow. O Christ! Whom now beneath a veil we see, May what we thirst for soon our portion be, To gaze on Thee unveiled, and see Thy face, The vision of Thy glory and Thy grace. Amen. 175 HOLY MATRIMONY. The voice that breathed o'er Eden, The primal marriage blessing, Still in the pure espousal Of Christian man and maid. The threefold grace is said. 7,6. For dower of blessed children, Be present, awful Father, To give away this bride, Be present, Son of Mary, To join their loving hands, Be present, Holiest Spirit, O spread Thy pure wing o'er them, To cast their crowns before Thee In perfect sacrifice, Till to the home of gladness With Christ's own Bride they rise. Amen. 176 P. M. O God the Son Eternal, Thy dread might Sent forth St. Michael and the hosts of heaven H And from the realms of light Satan's rebellious hosts to darkness given. Thine Angels, Lord, we bless with thankful lays, To mortal saints to bring, Or guard the couch of slumbering infancy. The armies of the sky, But didst with Thine own arm the battle win; Alone didst pass the dark and dismal shore, Alone didst tread the wine-press; and alone, All glorious in Thy gore, Didst light and life restore To us who lay in darkness and undone ! Who art, and art to be; And, endless as Thy mercies, sound Thy praise. Amen. Christ is our corner-stone, On Him alone we build; The courts of heaven are filled: Our hopes we place Of present grace, Oh then with hymns of praise The Three in One to sing; In joyful song, Both loud and long, That glorious Name. Here, Gracious God, do Thou And mark each suppliant sigh; On all who pray Here may we gain from Heaven Until that day When all the blest Praise to the God of heaven, 178 Who makes us meet For the blest seat Amid God's host. Amen. Who are these like stars appearing, P. M. These, before God's throne who stand? Each a golden crown is wearing, Who are all this glorious band? Alleluia! hark, they sing, Praising loud their heavenly King. Who are these in dazzling brightness, |