Solemnization of Matrimony
Is not by any to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly; but reverently, discreetly, advisedly, soberly, and in fear of God.
If any man can show just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter for ever hold his peace.
Wilt thou…forsaking all others, keep thee only unto (him/her), so long as ye both shall live?
To have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part.
With all my worldly goods I thee endow.
With this Ring I thee wed.
Those whom God hath joined together let no man put asunder.
Book of Common Prayer
Stood up for those words 43 wonderful years ago, with the finest woman in the world!
“With all my worldly goods I thee endow.” At the time that was a hardcover copy of LOTR and a handful of silver dollars.