May Christ Be Present

Words and music by Susan Mack

Chorus
May Christ be present at this bridal altar,
To turn the water into wine.
For Christ is Spirit moving deep within you,
And with tender healing grace it supplies.

Verse 1
May you feel it as the love that can patiently forgive,
As the kindness that delights to meet each need,
As the peace that pours out gentleness and never keeps a score,
As the self-effacing humble hearted deed.

Chorus

Verse 2
May you know it as the sinless purity of thought,
As the joy that rests serene in equipoise,
As the wonder of acknowledging each others truest self,
As the freedom of dominion each enjoys.

Chorus

Verse 3
May you rest in its unending strength that never fails to care,
And accept it as God’s good and guiding hand
To your purpose that’s unique and that’s forever understood.
May you trust the “warfare with oneself is grand.”

Chorus

Verse 4
May Christ be present at this bridal altar!
How could it be otherwise?
For Christ is Spirit moving deep within you,
And with tender healing grace it supplies.