David Jones

1798 text

“The bridegroom’s doors are open’d wide
“And I am next of kin;
“ The Guests are met, the Feast is set,—
“May’st hear the merry din.

1834 text

“The Bridegroom's doors are opened wide,
And I am next of kin;
The guests are met, the feast is set:
May'st hear the merry din.”