1662 bodies, in the ways of thy laws, and in the works of thy commandments; that through thy most mighty protection both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 1604 S. L. Then the Bishop shall bless them, saying Then the Bishop shall bless the children, thus, saying thus; HE blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the holy THE of And there shall none be admitted to the holy Communion, until such time as he be confirmed, or be ready and desirous to be confirmed. Amen. The Curate of every Parish, &c. as before, p. 284 And all Fathers, &c. as before p. 284, And whensoever the Bishop, &c. as before, p. 234 And there shall none be admitted to the holy Communion, until such time as kz can say the Catechism, and be confirmed. And if the Persons that are to be married dwell in divers Parishes, the Banns must be asked in both Parishes; and the Curate of the one Purish shall not solemnize Matrimony betwixt them, without a Certificate of the Banns being thrice asked, from the Curate of the other Parish. At the day and time appointed for solem-At the day appointed for solemnization of nization of Matrimony, the persons to Matrimony, the persons to be married be married shall come into the body of shall come into the body of the Church, 1 should be [1604] [S. L.] 1559 1552 1549 Then the Bishop shall bless the children, | Thin shall the Bishop bless the children, thus saying: thus saying; HE blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the holy TGhost, be upon you, remain with you for ever. The Curats of every Parish, &c. as before, p. 285 And all fathers, &c. as before, p. 285 And whensoever the Bishop, &c. as before, p. 285 Amen. And there shall none he admitted to the holy Communion, until such time os ho can say the Catechism, and be con firmed. be confirmed. THE FORM OF THE FORM OF Solemnization of Matrimony. Solemnization of Matrimony. Fest the Bunns must be asked three several Sundays, or holy-days, in the time of service, the people being present, after the accustomed manner. First, the Banns must be asked three several Sundays or holy-days, in the serrice time, the people being present, after the accustomed manner. And if the Persons that would be married dwell in divers Parishes, the Banns must be asked in both Parishes; and the Curate of the one Parish shall not solemnize Matrimony betwixt them, without a Certificate of the Banns being thrice asked, from the Curate of the other Parish. At the day appointed for solemnization of Matrimony, the persons to be married shall come into the body of the Church, with their friends and neighbours. And there The Priest shalt thus say, 1662 the Church with their friends and neighhours; and there standing together, the man on the right hand, and the woman on the left, the Priest shall say, 1604 S. L. with then friends and neighbours; and there the Priest shall say thus. EARLY 'beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of man and this woman in holy matrimony; which is an honourable estate, instituted of God in the time of man's innocency, signifying unto us the mystical union that is betwixt Christ and his Church: which holy estate Christ adorned and beautified with his presence, and first miracle that he wrought, in Cana of Galilee; and is commended of Saint Paul to be honourable among all men; and therefore 'is not by any to be enterprised, nor taken in hand, unadvisedly, lightly, or wantonly, to satisfy men's carnal lusts and appetites, like brute beasts that have no understanding; but reverently, discreetly, advisedly, soberly, and in the fear of God; duly considering the causes for which matrimony was ordained. First, It was ordained for the procreation of children, to be brought up in the fear and nurture of the Lord, and to the praise of his holy Name. One was, the procreation of children, to be brought up in the fear and nurture of the Lord, and praise of God. Secondly, it was ordained for a remedy against sin, and to avoid fornication; that such persons as have not the gift of continency, might marry, and keep themselves undefiled members of Christ's body. Secondly, It was ordained for a remedy against sin, and to avoid fornication; that such persons as have not the gift of continency might marry, and keep themselves undefiled members of Christ's body. Thirdly, It was ordained for the Thirdly, for the mutual somutual society, help and comfort, that ciety, help, and comfort, that the one ought to have of the other, both in prosperity and adversity. Into which holy estate these two persons present come now to be joined. Therefore if any man can shew any just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter for ever hold his peace. I And also, speaking unto the persons that shall be married, he shall say, REQUIRE and charge you both (as ye will answer at the dreadful day of judgment when the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed) that if either of you know any impediment why 'ye may not be lawfully joined together in matrimony, 10 ye do now confess it. For be ye well assured, that so many as "are coupled together otherwise than God's Word doth allow, are not joined together by God; neither is their matrimony lawful. 7 ' beloved friends [1604] [S. L.] 2 his congregation [1604] his church [S. L.] 3 of God in Paradise, in, &c. [1604][S. L.] is not to be enterprised, &c. [1604] [S. L.] the which [1604] [S. L.] you, as you will, &c. [1604] [S. L.] 6 to [1604] [S. L.] do know [1604][S. L.] .1559 1552 1549 D EARLY beloved friends, we are gathered together here in the sight of God, and in the face of his congregation, to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony; which is an honourable 12 state, instituted of God in Paradise, in the time of man's innocency, signifying unto us the mystical union that is betwixt Christ and his Church; which holy 12 state Christ adorned and beautified with his presence and first miracle that he wrought in Cana of Galilee; and is commended of Saint Paul, to be honourable among all men; and therefore is not to be enterprised, nor taken in hand unadvisedly, lightly, or wantonly, to satisfy men's carnal lusts and appetites, like brute beasts that have no understanding; but reverently, discreetly, advisedly, soberly, and in the fear of God; duly considering the causes for the which matrimony was ordained. 13 "One was, the procreation of children, to be brought up in the fear and nurture of the Lord, and praise of God. Secondly, it was ordained for a remedy against sin, and to avoid fornication; that such persons as have not the gift of continency might marry, and keep themselves undefiled members of Christ's body. Thirdly, for the mutual society, help, and comfort, that the one ought to have of the other, both in prosperity and adversity into the which holy 12state these two persons present come now to be joined. Therefore if any man can shew any just cause why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter for ever hold his peace. And also speaking to the persons that shall be married, he shall say, REQUIRE and charge you, (as you will answer at the dreadful day of judgment, when the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed) that if either of you do know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in matrimony, that ye confess it. For be ye well assured, that so many as be coupled together, otherwise than God's word doth allow, are not "joined together by God, neither is their matrimony lawful. 9 you [S. L.] "be [1604]IS. L.] 13 for which [1552) one cause was, &c. [1549] 15 such persons as be married might live chastely in matrimony and keep themselves, &c. [1549] 16 joined so together [1549] 17 joined of God, [1549] 1662 1604 S. L. At which day of marriage, if any man do alledge and declare any impediment, why they may not be coupled together in Matrimony, by God's Law, or the Laws of this Realm; and will be bound, and sufficient sureties with him, to the parties; or else put in a caution (to the full value of such charges as the persons to be married'do thereby sustain) to prove his allegation; Then the solemnization must be deferred, 2 until such time as the truth be tried, If no impediment be alledged, then shall the3 Curate say unto the Man, N. WILT thou have this woman to thy wedded wife, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy estate of matrimony? Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honour, and keep her in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all other, keep thee only unto her, so long as 'ye both shall live? N. The Man shall answer, I will. Then shall the Priest say unto the Woman. WILT thou have this man to thy wedded husband, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy estate of matrimony? Wilt thou obey him, and serve him, love, honour, and keep him in sickness and in health; and forsaking all other, keep thee only unto him, so long as 'ye both shall live? Who giveth this woman to be married to this man? Then shall they give their troth to each| other in this manner. The Minister, receiving the woman at her father's or friend's hands, shall cause the man with his right hand to take the woman by her right hand, and to say after him as followeth. I N. take thee N. to my wedded wife, 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, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I plight thee my troth. Then shall they loose their hands: and the woman, with her right hand taking the man by his right hand, shall likewise say after the Minister, I Then shall they loose their hands, and the woman taking again the man by the right hand, shall say, N. take thee N. to my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love, cherish, and to obey, 'till death us do part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I give thee my troth. |