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Then come the vows, preceded by a question whether the couple understands the biblical instruction just given, and a declaration that there has been no "lawful impediment." This latter should resurrect the question and practice of announcing the banns for three weeks preceding the wedding, to give o
Consent of Parents Before a minister agrees to perform a marriage ceremony, he must be sure that the parents of the couple approve of their union, or at least that they have no legitimate objections to the marriage. Consent of the parents is to be obtained. The early Reformed synods stressed the im
Marriage
The marriage form speaks of "whoremongers and adulterers and fornication." Some object to this language. Do they forget that this also is the language of Scripture and that, therefore, it is proper to warn, as Scripture also does, that all uncleanness within the marriage state God will surely punish
Our Marriage Form expresses that rather nicely, “You, who are the bridegroom must know, that God hath set you to be the head of your wife, that you, according to your ability, shall lead her with discretion; instructing, comforting, protecting her, as the head rules the body; yea, as Christ is the
Both of these two parts are of utmost importance and express to us the teaching of God's Word in regard to marriage. Surely, whether for the first time or at a second marriage, both bride and bridegroom must have clearly before their minds a correct understanding of that state into which they are a
If there was a house organ, someone would play an appropriate piece of music while the minister and the couple marched in. The Marriage Form was read, the couple answered their “Yes” and their I do, followed by a prayer and the completion of the Form, and the ceremony was over. There was something w
Dating, Marriage
The marriage form that is read must be one that keeps the beauty, the spiritual loveliness of the marriage. Give careful attention to this matter. It is a matter all too easily overlooked or decided on a utilitarian and carnal basis rather than in His fear. Keep the wedding ceremony a thing of sp