Post by amandine on Nov 17, 2007 16:11:55 GMT
Amandine smiles at Cutler, then looks to the priest as he begins.
He begins, “We are gathered here in the presence of God to witness the marriage of Lord Cutler Beckett and Miss Amanda Winslet. To support them with our prayers, and to share their joy. Marriage is given by God. It is not to be entered upon or thought of lightly or selfishly; but responsibly and in the love of God. According to the teaching of Christ, marriage is the lifelong union in body, mind and spirit, of one man and one woman. It is his will that in marriage the love of man and woman should be fulfilled in the wholeness of their life together, in mutual companionship, helpfulness and care. By the help of God this love grows and deepens with the years. Such marriage is the foundation of true family life, and, when blessed with the gift of children, is God's chosen way for the continuance of mankind and the bringing up of children in security and trust. The union of husband and wife is in Scripture compared to the union of Christ and his Church, for he loved the Church and gave himself for it. Lord Cutler Beckett and Miss Amanda Winslet are now to marry each other, and to seek God's blessing for their married life. If anyone knows of any reason why they may not lawfully marry, let him now declare it.”
No one objects, and Amandine is happy for it,
The priest continues, “I require and charge you both in the presence of God and of this congregation that if either of you knows anything to prevent you from being lawfully married you do now confess it.”
He begins, “We are gathered here in the presence of God to witness the marriage of Lord Cutler Beckett and Miss Amanda Winslet. To support them with our prayers, and to share their joy. Marriage is given by God. It is not to be entered upon or thought of lightly or selfishly; but responsibly and in the love of God. According to the teaching of Christ, marriage is the lifelong union in body, mind and spirit, of one man and one woman. It is his will that in marriage the love of man and woman should be fulfilled in the wholeness of their life together, in mutual companionship, helpfulness and care. By the help of God this love grows and deepens with the years. Such marriage is the foundation of true family life, and, when blessed with the gift of children, is God's chosen way for the continuance of mankind and the bringing up of children in security and trust. The union of husband and wife is in Scripture compared to the union of Christ and his Church, for he loved the Church and gave himself for it. Lord Cutler Beckett and Miss Amanda Winslet are now to marry each other, and to seek God's blessing for their married life. If anyone knows of any reason why they may not lawfully marry, let him now declare it.”
No one objects, and Amandine is happy for it,
The priest continues, “I require and charge you both in the presence of God and of this congregation that if either of you knows anything to prevent you from being lawfully married you do now confess it.”