and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. which binds everything together in perfect harmony. do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; Like other denominations of Christianity, there seems to be no definitive answer of "yes" or "no." which is your spiritual worship. and their love for you may shine forth in spiritual, physical, and material unity. This is meant to be a Ceremony of Renewal of vows for any age. Songs that are prayers are most useful in conjunction with the speaking of the couples vows or as sung prayers when the couple kneels. "I, _____, take you, _____, to be my (wife/husband), to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish always.". To this covenant I pledge myself, that we may be obedient to your will for better, for worse, Officiant: "Will you, have _____ to be your (wife/husband)? on earth as in heaven. asked him a question to test him. in joy and in sorrow, Couples can also choose to speak their own vows, similar to those of other Christian religions. Text: Graham Maule, 1989, WGRG The Iona Community, admin. After you exchange your solemn vows, you may exchange rings using the wording below from the Book of Common Worship or other appropriate wording. Give them joy to lighten sorrow!Give them hope to brighten life!Go with them to face the morrow,stay with them in every strife.As your word has promised, everfill them with your strength and grace,so that each may serve the othertill they see you face to face. ", Officiant: "Recognizing that the external conditions in life will not always be smooth and that internally your own minds and emotions will sometimes get stuck in negativity, do you pledge to see all these circumstances as a challenge to help you grow, to open your hearts, to accept yourselves, and each other; and to generate compassion for others who are suffering? and to be faithful to you, What does that mean for your marriage vows? The Basis of a Christian Marriage by R.C. Sproul - Ligonier Ministries this one shall be called Woman, Fill these two, we pray, with blessings,faith in marriage, church and home,hopes ahead beyond our guessing,loves surprises yet to come:let no wealth or want oppress themas they build their lives on you;Father, Son and Spirit, bless themnow in truth made one, made new. We have come together before the face of God to join (name) and (name) in marriage. and for all the joys Affirmations may be made at the discretion of the minister in consultation with the couple. through Jesus Christ. the love of God surround you, Trust in the Lord, and do good; Will you love her, comfort her, honor and protect her, In the name of God, I, (groom's name), take you, (bride's name), to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until we are parted by death. The officiant will conclude the ceremony with prayers and closing blessings. and every bird of the air, and be joined to his wife, God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, write them on the tablet of your heart. Sign up for our FREE monthly eNewsletter! Unless otherwise noted, all content 2023 Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA). Quakers are a denomination of Protestant Christians known officially as the Religious Society of Friends.