Marriage

Praise Him who loves to see young lovers,
Fresh hearts that swell with youthful pride;
Thank Him who sends the sun above us,
As bridegroom fit to meet his bride;
Praise Him who loves to see young lovers,
Fresh hearts that swell with youthful pride.


This is a song I heard on my Darvell visit. I don't think I'd ever sung a song with divine love and human love together. But that's typical of a community that reverences marriage. And sings its heart out. Hundreds of unaccompanied voices makes an awesome sound.

The occasion was a celebration of twenty years of marriage for a 80+ year old couple. A fun evening with music, sketches and food. The pair were asked for the secret of their marriage and replied:
Rule One: Listen
Rule Two: Say Sorry
Rule Three: Listen
Rule Four: Say Sorry
And, be thankful.