Given in Marriage unto Thee

Given in Marriage unto Thee
Oh thou Celestial Host --
Bride of the Father and the Son
Bride of the Holy Ghost.

Other Betrothal shall dissolve --
Wedlock of Will, decay --
Only the Keeper of this Ring
Conquer Mortality --

About Emily Dickinson

American poet known for her unconventional use of form and syntax. Most of her work was published posthumously.