Ceremony
From the
Book of Common Worship
Dearly beloved: we are assembled here in the presence of God to join
_________________ and _________________ in holy matrimony, which is
instituted by God, regulated by His commandments, blessed by Jesus
Christ and to be held in honor among all people. God has instructed
all who enter into this relationship to cherish a mutual esteem and
love; to bear with each other's infirmities and weaknesses; to comfort
each other in sickness, trouble and sorrow; to provide for each other,
and for their household, in temporal things; to pray for and encourage
each other in things which pertain to God; and to live together as
the heirs of the grace of life.
The Lord God said, It is not good that the Man should be alone; I
will make him a helpmeet for him. The holy estate of matrimony signifies
to us the mystical union between Christ and his Church, which Christ
adorned and beatified with his presence and first miracle that he
performed at Cana of Galilee. Therefore, it is not by any to be entered
into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently, discreetly, soberly,
and in the Love of God. Into this holy estate these two persons present
come to be joined. I require and charge you both, as you stand in
the presence of God, that, having duly considered the holy covenant
you are about to make, you do declare before this company your pledge
of faith, each to the other. Be well assured that if these solemn
vows are kept inviolate, as God's word demands, and if steadfastly
you endeavor to do God's will, God will bless your marriage, will
grant you fulfillment in it, and will establish your home in peace.
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