SPIRITUAL VOWS
#21 Spiritual Vows – Answer
Out of chaos, let us pledge our unity, never losing sight of the individuality that has spawned and rejuvenated this love. Today's celebration of human affection is the outward sign of commitment, which religion may consecrate and society may formalize, but neither of which guarantees happiness. For in this fold must exist two minds full of loving purpose, willing to grow and not recede in the face of change. Beneath the benevolent spirit of affection and sharing, these two people stand before us. Will you now clasp your right hands?
Do you, Groom take Bride, to be the wife of your days, to love and to cherish, to honor and to comfort, in sorrow or in joy, in hardship or in ease, to have and to hold from this day forth? Groom: I do.
Do you, Bride, take Groom to be the husband of your days, to love and to cherish, to honor and to comfort, in sorrow or in joy, in hardship or in ease, to have and to hold from this day forth? Bride: I do.
#22 Spiritual Vows – Answer and Repeat
Groom, will you have this woman to be your wife, to live together in the sacred estate of marriage? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, and be faithful to her, as long as you both shall live? Groom: I Will.
Bride, will you have this man to be your husband, to live together in the sacred estate of marriage? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, and be faithful to him, as long as you both shall live? Bride: I Will.
Groom look into Bride’s eyes and repeat these words to her: I, Groom, take you, Bride, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part.
Bride look into Groom’s eyes and repeat these words to him: I, Bride, take you, Groom, to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part.
#23 Spiritual Vows – Answer and Repeat
Groom, will you have this woman to be your wedded wife, to live together after ordinance in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, and forsaking all others, keep you only unto her, so long as you both shall live? Groom: I will.
Bride, will you have this man to be your wedded husband, to live together after ordinance in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, and forsaking all others, keep you only unto him, so long as you both shall live? Bride: I will.
Groom look into Bride’s eyes and repeat these words to her: I, Groom, take you, Bride, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, and thereto I give you my love.
Bride look into Groom’s eyes and repeat these words to him: I, Bride, take you, Groom, to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, and thereto I give you my love.
OR: These vows come from my heart. I pledge to love you forever. I pledge to be open, honest, and faithful to you. I promise to be your best friend -- to laugh, cry, sing, and dance with you. I promise to nurture your spiritual growth and to support your dreams. I promise to allow you freedom and room for personal growth to become the person you are yet to be. I promise to help create a home filled with reverence for learning, loving, generosity, and serenity. I promise to bring gentleness to the relationship. I promise to listen -- and honor your words and feelings. I promise to work through our conflicts and to resolve our problems. I promise to comfort and to challenge you. I promise to nurture your sexual being and to be your romantic lover.
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