Author

O'Driscoll, Herbert (Thomas Herbert), 1928-

Place of Publication

Toronto ON

Publisher

Anglican Book Centre

Publication Date

1995

Physical Description

54 p. ; 15 x 10 cm.

Material Type

Book

Notes

"[BY] Herbert O'Driscoll".

"The purpose of this book is to help you realize what it means to be married in a Christian church. It will show you the church's expectations and hopes for your life together" -- back cover.

Contents: About This Book -- You've made a decision -- In heart, body, and mind -- Husband and wife give themselves to each other -- Will you honour him/her ? -- Will you protect him/her ? -- Will you be faithful ? -- Do you, members of the families of N. and N. give your blessing to this marriage ? -- Will you do all in your power to support and uphold this marriage ? -- To have and to hold -- For better, for worse -- For richer, for poorer -- For the rest of our lives -- With all that I am and all that I have -- Almighty God, look graciously upon the world that you have made .. and especially on all whom you make one flesh in holy marriage -- May N. and N. so live together that the strength of their love may enrich our common life -- May they receive the gift and heritage of children and the grace to bring them to know and love you -- May those who have witnessed these vows find their lives strengthened and their loyal ties confirmed -- Let their love for each other be a seal upon their hearts, a mantle about their shoulders, and a crown upon their foreheads -- In marriage is represented the spiritual unity between Christ and his church -- A decision to be made -- The Lord's table -- We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory -- Bring us to that city of light where you dwell with all your sons and daughters -- Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Series

Pastoral series; [3]

Subjects

Marriage - Religious aspects - Christianity

Marriage - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada

Marriage service - Anglican Church of Canada

Anglican Church of Canada. Book of Alternative Services

ISBN

1-55126-132-4

Call Number

BV 835 O37 1995

Location

Trinity College (Graham Library)

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