The Wedding Song
Noel Paul Stookey Lyrics
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Rest assured this troubadour is acting on His part
The union of your spirits here has caused Him to remain
For whenever two or more of you are gathered in His name
There is love, there is love
Well a man shall leave his mother, and a woman leave her home
They shall travel on to where the two shall be as one
A woman draws her life from man and gives it back again
And there is love, there is love
Well then what's to be the reason for becoming man and wife
Is it love that brings you here or love that gives you life
For if loving is the answer then who's the giving for
Do you believe in something that you've never seen before
Oh there's love, oh there's love
Oh, the marriage of your spirits here has caused Him to remain
For whenever two or more of you are gathered in His name
There is love, oh there's love
Noel Paul Stookey's "Wedding Song" is a poetic and spiritual tribute to the unifying power of love and the sanctity of marriage. The song's opening lines set a reverent tone, suggesting that a higher power is present and involved in the union of the two souls who have been called together by love. The reference to the troubadour implies that the Divine is acting as a messenger, spreading a message of love through the couple's union. The song goes on to explore the mystical connection between male and female, referencing biblical imagery and suggesting that the bond between husband and wife is a spiritual act of creation.
The song's final verses seem to pose a series of philosophical questions about the nature of love, pondering whether it is the driving force behind the act of getting married or the result of it. The lyric "Do you believe in something that you've never seen before" suggests that the power of love is not tangible, but rather something that is felt within the heart. Ultimately, the song emphasizes that the love that brought the couple together will carry them through any challenges that come their way, and that the presence of a higher power will remain with them always through their mutual love.
Line by Line Meaning
He is now to be among you at the calling of your hearts
The presence of Jesus is felt in your hearts as you prepare to wed.
Rest assured this troubadour is acting on His part
Take comfort in knowing that Jesus is overseeing and participating in your union.
The union of your spirits here has caused Him to remain
Your coming together has anchored the presence of Jesus within you.
For whenever two or more of you are gathered in His name
Whenever people congregate in the name of Jesus, He is present there.
There is love, there is love
Wherever Jesus is present, there is love.
Well a man shall leave his mother, and a woman leave her home
Marriage requires leaving one's childhood behind and beginning a new chapter with one's partner.
They shall travel on to where the two shall be as one
The couple will journey together as one entity.
As it was in the beginning is now until the end
The concepts of companionship and partnership are timeless and unchanging.
A woman draws her life from man and gives it back again
The partners draw from and give to each other, creating a cycle of love and support.
And there is love, there is love
Love is a fundamental part of this cycle between partners.
Well then what's to be the reason for becoming man and wife
What motivates people to enter into marriage?
Is it love that brings you here or love that gives you life
Are you entering into marriage because of love, or is love a product of your union?
For if loving is the answer then who's the giving for
If both partners are focused on receiving love, then who is doing the giving?
Do you believe in something that you've never seen before
Do you have faith in the power of love, despite not being able to see it or touch it?
Oh there's love, oh there's love
Love is present in all unions that are anchored in the love of Jesus.
Oh, the marriage of your spirits here has caused Him to remain
Through your union, Jesus continues to reside with you and in you.
Lyrics © MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC.
Written by: NOEL PAUL STOOKEY
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@mkhf1285
The Bestest Song ever.
Heavenly Words and Tunes on the Earth, and so be it remains eternally and infinitely in the Heavens.
Thank you ALL so very much.
Thank you from the bottom of my Heart,
Peter, Paul, and Mary,
...and all those who are well-involved to make this song be there and be in my Life.
God bless you all forever.
🙏❤
@michaelbutler7805
Played this at our wedding Feb 29, '92. Then I walked my daughter down the aisle 29 years later to the same song. Only Christ has managed to keep everything together for that long. We are grateful, and will be forever.
@JayCaseGT500
People are now celebrating 54 years married with the potential of having this masterpiece "their wedding song"...Thank you PAUL..
@hangdogit
I played this at my Daughter’s wedding and my wife sang it. Wonderful piece with haunting overtone harmony.
@Bigtime1998
Nice.
@cynthiamills4674
We have been married 38 years and this song still brings tears to my eyes.
@hoppish088
Played at my wedding, 41 years ago. We are still traveling down that road together.
@catherinezoller4451
Same!
@antoinettepilz3089
That is absolutely a beautiful song. Thank you for sending it.
@DavidSmith-dz5wv
Was played at our wedding 38yrs ago. We had 35 wonderful years
Sadly my wife passed in 2020
@JeanneKolberg
We had a true troubadour sing this at our wedding on this day in 1987. By the grace of God, we are still journeying together — 36 years married and 38 years together come September. Grace has brought us here! 🩷🩵