The sovereign law of human life

The sovereign law of human life
That Love ordained for man and wife,
For homes whence stream the generations
To joyous service and not to strife--

This law gives rest and labor fit,
God's air on surface and in pit,
Wealth for the soul, and mind, and body,
And fellowship with the race, close-knit.

O golden year, when law and life
Incorporate are, as man and wife,
And wingëd hosts of light are saying:
"Peace and goodwill on the earth are rife!"