XII.

Well done, servant of the Lord!

Grave expounder of His Word,

Who in distant Galilee

Graced the marriage feast, that He,

With all due solemnity,

Might commission such as thee

To do likewise, and unite

Souls like these in marriage plight.

With what manly, gentle pride,

The glad Shepherd clasps his Bride!

Love like theirs, so true and tried,

Ever true love must abide!