Wedding Ceremony

Who will I ask for, for this woman to be bride to this man?

Dearly Beloved, we have gathered here in the face of this company, in the presence of God, to join together in holy matrimony, this man and this woman, which is honorable, as declared by Saint Paul, among all men. It is therefore not by any to be entered into unadvisably or lightly, but reverently, discreetfully, advisably, soberly, and in the fear of God.

Into this holy state these two persons present come now to be joined. If there is anyone here that can show a just cause why they should not be lawful joined in this holy matrimony, let them now speak or forever hold their peace.

I will require and will charge you both, as you will surely answer at the Day of Judgment when the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed, that if either of you know any impediment why you should not be lawful joined together in this holy matrimony, do you now confess it, for be it assured unto you that any persons that are joined otherwise than God's Word does allow, their marriage is not lawful.

But believing that you have duly considered this solemn obligation that you are about to assume, that you have prepared to enter upon the same, reverently, discreetfully, wisely, and in the fear of God, I shall propose to you the marriage covenant. You will declare the same as you join your right hands.

Will you take this woman to be your lawful wedded wife, to live together in this holy state of matrimony; do you promise to love, honor and cherish, in sickness and health, riches or poverty, and will forsake all others and cleave thee only unto her as long as you both live? Will you take this man to be your lawful wedded husband, to live together in this holy matrimony; do you promise to love, honor, cherish, in sickness and health, riches or poverty, and will forsake all others and cleave thee only unto him as long as you both live?

I will require a token of you, that this covenant betwixt you, that's been made, will always be kept. Now will you join your right hands together again, upon the Word of God.

Let us bow our head.

Almighty God, Who married the first man and woman, in the garden of Eden, joining together Your Own creation. We do realize, today, that this commission has been carried out down through the ages until this very wedding. And, Father, Thou art the only One Who can join hearts one to the other. And we pray, dear Heavenly Father, as this has been done by Your wise counsel, that You have brought this young Christian boy and Christian girl together, to unite in this holy ceremony today, to be husband and wife to each other, throughout life's journey.

We pray that You will bless them, and bless their home. Make them an example, Lord, in the neighborhood to where they will make their home. In this day that we live, when the divorce courts are so crowded and overrun with divorces, may it never be so with this young man and this young woman. God, grant that they will be happy, healthy. Make them fruitful, Lord, and multiply, to replenish the earth, as Thou did commission us to do, at the beginning. And as Thou did bless Isaac and Rebekah, and they brought forth their faithful children, may it be so with this couple, also, Father. Bless them, we pray.

And now, by the power of my commission given to me by Almighty God, to be His servant, and ministered to me by an Angel, I pronounce this man and this woman, husband and wife, in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

God bless you. You are married. Whatsoever God joins together, let no man put asunder. Let us bow our heads.

Dear God, as we have witnessed today, that, two hearts can still beat as one. And we have just performed this ceremony, and sent a young man and a young woman from their homes, to go make a home of their own. We are minded, O God, of another great Procession there will be someday, when Jesus comes to receive His Bride. And as we witnessed the little lady standing spotless, in her bridal gown, O God, may we keep our souls unspotted from the things of the world, that we might be loved by Him Who is our Lover, when we come to that hour. Grant it, Lord. And we pray that Your blessings will be with each of us, and may we live for that time when we will take part in the great Event that this symbolizes. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen.

The Lord bless you.

Sister Simpson, I'd like to congratulate you for a fine son-in-law. Looks like a wonderful man. And you, too, Brother Simpson. The Lord bless you. Is the boy's mother here, or father, one? Oh, fine. I guess the other children stand, in congratulations, see, like our brethren out there. See?

Well, looks like we should just continue on and have church. Doesn't it? All assembled, and this would be a good time to preach, wouldn't it?, after they're married.

Well, I just got to start off to Phoenix now, and go back there and start some of it. The services continue at the Westward Ho ballroom, tomorrow afternoon. Until then, the Lord bless you all.

Brother Dauch, it's really good seeing you again. Nice seeing you down. Where is sister? She in? Oh, that's fine. Oh, yes, looking right straight at you. How are you? Oh, fine.