The Gem of My Heart

On this date, 75 years ago, God joined together Frank Nickel and Eva Jantz in marriage. In commemoration of that union, which brought our family to be, we remember their marriage and honor their memory. 

First posted February 26, 2015












Bless the Lord, I have found you, the gem of my heart
to cherish and hold you till death do us part.
Bless the Lord for His providence year after year
keeping each for the other, how precious, my dear.

Bless the Lord, oh my soul for this wonderful day.
Bless the Lord, oh my soul that He sent you my way.
Bless the Lord, who in wonderful grace did impart
such a precious companion, the gem of my heart.

Bless the Lord for your hand and the light in your eyes,
life's testing and toil shall but strengthen our ties.
With Christ as our captain, united we'll stand,
through joys and temptations, we'll go hand in hand.

Bless the Lord, oh my soul for this wonderful day.
Bless the Lord, oh my soul that He sent you my way.
Bless the Lord, who in wonderful grace did impart
such a precious companion, the gem of my heart.

Excerpt of chorus only:





Written for Eva Nickel by Frank P. Nickel, on the occasion of their 25th Wedding Anniversary, Oct. 4, 1967.  This was originally published as a song and was sung at each child's wedding. For a copy of the music, please contact Joyce.




Photo credit: Family collection