The Wedding Song, also called There is Love, was written and recorded in 1971 by Paul Stookey of the group Peter, Paul and Mary. There are several versions of this song, most notable a piano version by Mike Strickland. The popularity of this song stems from the lyrics, which discuss the unity of a man and woman:
He is now to be among you at the calling of your hearts 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 and they shall travel on to where the two shall be as one. As it was in the beginning is now and til the end 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 brings you life? And if loving is the answer, then who's the giving for? Do you believe in something that you've never seen before? Oh there is Love, there is Love.
(Short solo)
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, there is Love.
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The Wedding Song has remained popular since the 1970's for good reason. It is beautiful as an instrumental when played on guitar or the piano, but it is the lyrics that have made it famous.
