By Vows Of Love Together Bound

as from the home of earlier years

they wander, hand in hand,

to pass along, with smiles and tears,

the path of thy command.

with more than earthly parents’ care,

do thou their steps attend;

and with the joys or woes they share,

thy loving kindness blend.

o let the memory of this hour

in future years come nigh

to bind, with sweet, attractive power,

and cheer them till they die.

and to that blessèd, fadeless land,

where partings may not be,

lead them a happy household band

forever near to thee.