Song 117

Marriage—God’s Arrangement

(Matthew 19:4-6)

1. Marriage is God’s arrangement.

By him it was designed.

It forms a bond of union,

Brings blessings to mankind.

Yoking a man and woman

In this most sacred state

Helps them serve God together

—Each one with his own mate.

2. God has an ancient guidebook

With counsel good and wise.

It tells of godlike headship,

Which husbands exercise.

‘Love her as your own body.’

This God requires of them.

She who respects her husband

Is like a precious gem.

3. Cords of three strands are stronger

Than those of only two.

When God is in a marriage,

Then problems will be few.

There’s greater joy in giving.

This truth we all must learn.

So as we serve Jehovah,

To give is our concern.