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Christ is risen.  \nPeople The Lord is risen indeed. alleluia.  \nin place of the above may be said Presider alleluia. Christ is risen.  \nPeople Christ is risen indeed. alleluia.  \nThen may be said  \nPresider Beloved, let us love one another, People For love is of God.  \nPresider Whoever does not love does not know God, People For God is love.  \nPresider Since God so loves us, People Let us love one another.  \nThe Presider may address the assembly in these words  \nDear friends in Christ [or Dearly beloved], in the name of God and the Church  \nwe have come together today with   and   , to witness the vows they make,  \ncommitting themselves to one another  \nin marriage [according to the laws of the state or civil jurisdiction of   ].  \nForsaking all others,  \nthey will bind themselves to one another  \nin a covenant of mutual fidelity and steadfast love, remaining true to one another in heart, body, and mind, as long as they both shall live.  \nThe lifelong commitment of marriage  \nis not to be entered into lightly or thoughtlessly, but responsibly and with reverence.  \nLet us pray, then, that God will give them the strength to remain steadfast in what they vow this day.  \nLet us also pray for the generosity  \nto support them in the commitment they undertake and for the wisdom to see God at work in their life together.  \nor this, for those who have previously made a lifelong commitment to one another  \nDear friends in Christ [or Dearly beloved], in the name of God and the Church we have come together today with  \n  and    \nto witness the sacred vows they make this day as they are married [according to the laws of the state or civil jurisdiction of   ],  \nand reaffirm their commitment to one another.  \nForsaking all others,  \nthey will renew their covenant of mutual fidelity and steadfast love, remaining true to one another in heart, body, and mind,  \nas long as they both shall live.  \nLet us pray, then, that God will give them the strength to remain steadfast in what they vow this day.  \nLet us also pray for the generosity  \nto support them in the commitment they undertake, and for the wisdom to see God at work in their life together.  \nThe Collect of the Day  \nPresider The Lord be with you. or God be with you.  \nPeople and also with you.  \nPresider Let us pray.  \nThe Presider says one of the following Collects  \nGod of abundance:  \nassist by your grace   and  \n___________________________,  \nwhose covenant of love and fidelity we witness this day. Grant them your protection, that with firm resolve they may honor and keep the vows they make; through Jesus Christ our Savior,  \nwho lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.  \nor this  \nalmighty and everliving God:  \nlook tenderly upon   and  \n___________________________,  \nwho stand before you in the company of your Church.  \nLet their life together bring them great joy.  \nGrant them so to love selflessly and live humbly,  \nthat they may be to one another and to the world a witness and a sign of your never-failing love and care;  \nthrough Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, to the ages of ages. Amen.  \nor this  \nO God, faithful and true,  \nwhose steadfast love endures for ever:  \nwe give you thanks for sustaining   and   in the life they share and for bringing them to this day.  \nNurture them and fill them with joy in their life together, contin","cbCaiqbntM6x2N0w","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqbntM6x2N0w","pdf",555080,"English","# The Word of God\n## Gathering\n## The Collect of the Day\n## The Lessons","[{\"question\":\"What happens during the gathering at the marriage service?\",\"answer\":\"The couple joins the assembly, and praise may be sung as a hymn, psalm, or anthem, or provided through instrumental music.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the presider say regarding the marriage vows?\",\"answer\":\"The presider invites the assembly to witness the vows the couple makes, explaining their lifelong commitment and covenant of mutual fidelity and steadfast love.\"},{\"question\":\"Which readings are included in the lessons section?\",\"answer\":\"The lessons section provides specified scriptural passages from books such as Ruth, Ecclesiastes, Psalms, Romans, Corinthians, and others, with guidance for announcing non-gospel readings.\"}]","The Witnessing and Blessing of a Marriage | PDF",1790242615]