Wedding Song
Stookey Noel Paul 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
In this song, Stookey Noel Paul reflects on the union of two hearts that would result in the formation of a marriage. Through the lyrics, he reminds the couple of the significance of their coming together and emphasizes the place of love in their relationship. Stookey notes that the presence of God is with the couple as they come together, and their union is divinely ordained. He explains that the love shared between the couple is one that unites their spirits and brings them together in God's love.
Stookey also uses the song to question the institution of marriage and the reason why people choose to come together as man and wife. He reflects on the place of love in relationships and asks if love is what brings people together or if it is a desire for companionship. He questions the rationale behind loving someone who we have never seen before and emphasizes that there is still love regardless.
This song has continued to be a popular choice for couples during their wedding ceremonies and has been covered by various artists since its release. It conveys a message of love, unity and the significance of God's presence in relationships, which many find inspiring. The song's continued relevance in contemporary times reflects the universality of love, the institution of marriage and the role of spirituality in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
He is now to be among you at the calling of your hearts
The divine presence is here among you because of your collective desire.
Rest assured this troubadour is acting on His part
The divine presence is taking an active role in this moment.
The union of your spirits here has caused Him to remain
Your spiritual union is sustaining the presence of the divine.
For whenever two or more of you are gathered in His name
Whenever believers unite in worship, the divine is present.
There is love, there is love
The essence of divinity is love.
Well a man shall leave his mother, and a woman leave her home
Marriage brings significant changes and sacrifices for both partners.
They shall travel on to where the two shall be as one
Marriage creates a new lifelong journey as a unified couple.
As it was in the beginning is now until the end
Marriage has been a fundamental human institution since the dawn of time.
A woman draws her life from man and gives it back again
The partnership of marriage involves mutual dependence and support.
And there is love, there is love
Love is the essential foundation of marriage.
Well then what's to be the reason for becoming man and wife
What motivates people to marry?
Is it love that brings you here or love that gives you life
Is love the force that brings you together or the essence of your existence?
For if loving is the answer then who's the giving for
If love is the motivation, who should initiate it?
Do you believe in something that you've never seen before
Does faith play a role in your understanding of love and marriage?
Oh there's love, oh there's love
Love, once again, is the foundation of a sacred union.
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! 🩷🩵