

Please contact: WGRG, Iona Community, 4th floor, Savoy House, 140 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3DHįrom the songbook “Love from below”, Wild Goose Publications 1989.

If the church does not hold a CCL, permission is required directly from the copyright owner. This song may be reproduced under the Church Copyright Licence (CCL) provided that the above information is written out in full. © 1989 WGRG, Iona Community, Glasgow, Scotland, G2 3DH (Admin. Seen in this marriage and known in this place. God’s is the glory, the goodness and grace Source of the love through which two are made one. Praise then the Maker, the Spirit, the Son, Lighting with love all they dream of and do. Over the wedding of bridegroom and bride,įulfilling all that they’ve hoped will come true, Therefore we pray that his spirit preside Taking the roles of both waiter and priest, God, in the planning and purpose of life, Please email: or call 01323 437712 for further information.

Tune: Sussex Carol (the same tune as for As Man And Woman We Were made) Please contact: Stainer & Bell Ltd, 23 Gruneisen Road, London N3 1DZ Tel: 020 8343 3303 Fax: 020 8343 3024 Email: Website: If the church does not hold a CCL, permission is required directly from the copyright owner and a fee may be charged. Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,Ĭome, praise the love that gives us life. ‘Tis grace that brought me safe thus far, ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, You can click to view the lyrics, and listen to a small extract of each.Ĭecil Frances Humphreys Alexander and William Henry MonkĬopyright of this song has expired and permission to reproduce this text is not required. To help you get started, here’s a list of some of the most well-loved church wedding hymns. Some choirs can also sing a suitable piece by themselves during the service, such as when you are signing the Register. Some churches have a choir which can be present at your wedding and help lead the hymn singing. The capabilities of the organist and the type of organ they have in church need to be taken into account, so do seek their opinion even if you have already decided which hymns you’d most like to have.

The vicar or the organist at the church where you are to be married, (or Directors of Music in some of the larger churches), will be pleased to help you decide. If you can find hymns that are familiar to your guests and are easy to sing, it will encourage everyone to join in. The last hymn comes right before the final blessing, and reflects a mood of celebration and joy.Īnother hymn is included sometimes whilst the paperwork is being signed, or just after. There are usually two or three hymns sung during a wedding service. The first is sung near to the beginning and helps everyone to feel that they are together in this place for a special purpose. Whether you opt for a popular tune, or something different, there’s a hymn to suit different parts of the service. Hymns for your wedding Hymns are a traditional part of church weddings and there are so many to choose from.
