In the Garden
Evelyn Cormier Lyrics

Let me be worth more than riches and rubies
May my worth be measured in more than just material possessions

Let him build our home on solid ground and lead me
May he build our home on a foundation of trust and guide me through life

Coming before You, gathered are we
We come together to seek Your presence and blessings

Two lives one tree, plant us by the river
May we be connected and nourished by each other and the divine source of life

So our love will prosper, unite us as one
May our love grow and flourish, and may we be united in heart and purpose

Clothed in white facing one another, oh
As we stand before each other, symbolically pure and innocent, we prepare to make a sacred commitment

Flesh of my flesh, bone of my bone
We share a deep connection, born of our shared humanity and intimacy

We weren't made to be alone
We were created for companionship and community, to love and be loved

We're in the garden, Lord
We are in a sacred, blessed space, surrounded by the divine presence

We have been made whole
Through our commitment to each other and to You, we have found completeness and fulfillment

You've clothed us in Your love
We are wrapped in a divine love that is pure and all-encompassing

Your grace, come fill this place
May Your unconditional love and forgiveness permeate this space and our hearts

Bind our hearts before Your throne
May our love be consecrated and bound by You, our ultimate authority

We've waited all our lives to say
This moment is the culmination of a long journey of searching and longing

We vow to You
Our commitment is not just to each other, but to our shared faith and values

Tie our souls
May the depth of our connection and devotion be woven into the fabric of our souls

Mold us as clay
May our hearts and minds be pliable and receptive to Your will and guidance

Seal our hearts
May our love be protected and preserved, and may it be a testament to Your grace

Mark this day
May this day be remembered as the beginning of a lifelong commitment and a spiritual covenant

Let this love be a witness to Your glory
May our love reflect Your divine nature and bring honor to Your name

Teach us to put You first each step of our story
May You be the foundation and guiding force of our relationship and our lives

What God has put together, let no man tear apart
May our union be unbreakable and enduring, established by the will of a loving God

I'll take his name and he can have my heart
In a symbol of our lifelong commitment, we will share each other's names and give our hearts to each other