Persian weddings are exciting. They consist of lots of laughter, lots of fun, lots of celebration, lots of dancing – and a ton of bling! So far, I have talked about Persian Jewish weddings and Persian Muslim weddings.
I am posting a hymn that is very popular in Persian Christian weddings. It is a combination of confirming the couple’s faith in Jesus Christ as well as a prayer by their family and friends for God’s protection and blessing over the new union.
Here is the translation:
O God, Triune, Transcendent! Love’s spring, for ever flowing!
Upon thy love dependent, Love be from us outgoing.
By thee is love implanted; By Thee each boon is granted;
Where praise of Thee is chanted, Is Heaven, joy bestowing.
For Love’s delight and pleasure, O Lord, we magnify Thee;
For gladness without measure, O Christ, we glorify Thee.
Our future pathway brighten; of harms and hurts that frighten -
Of danger, us enlighten – Of wrong that may defy Thee.
These two, O Lord, do Thou view; They both their troth have plighted -
Are joined in one, as thou too, Art with Thy Church united.
Through all life’s toil and trailing, When young – when frail and failing -
Thy gracious aid availing, Their love be well required.
In Times of tribulation, When ways and means are slender;
In pain and in privation, Renew our hearts’ surrender.
In hours of jubilation, Success and relaxation,
For Thy aid and salvation, Our gratitude we tender.
These two, O Lord, enable, Their welfare coalescing,
In Thee be strong and stable, Each other’s heart possessing.
Their bond with Thee unites them; To faithfulness incites them;
Until death’s call invites them, Grant them for ever blessing.
These are beautiful customs and traditions. I’m all for respecting an honoring traditions – and incorporating different cultures into your own wedding celebrations.
Happy planning!
These lovely words and translations are from Farsinet.com