Adam named the tiger, the monkey and the bear.
He wandered through the Garden and shed a lonely tear.
“The beasts are gentle creatures, they listen when I call.
I like to watch them playing; I love them one and all.
A mate for every creature; every one I see.
But nowhere in the Garden is a creature just like me.
I know as you created we were perfect in your sight.
And I hate to bring the subject up, but something is not right.
I’ve named the horse and centipede and the hippopotamus.
But nowhere in the Garden have I found someone like us.
I love to walk and talk with you and listen to your voice.
But when you leave me here alone I really can’t rejoice.”
The Creator of Creation paused beside his masterpiece,
and smiled as he touched his heavy heart and bade him fall asleep.
When Adam woke and looked around, the whole Creation changed;
for now he saw his world had been completely rearranged.
The loveliest creature ever made was standing by his side;
and he knew that she was part of him and meant to be his bride.
The gentle creatures one and all bowed low before the pair;
And gave allegiance to the ones committed to their care.
So it is we dress our bride in wedding garments fair.
And bring her to the one with whom a solemn vow is shared.
To do their part in God’s great plan they share with all mankind;
to till this garden we call earth and make its goodness shine.