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Jesus said, “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh?  So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

Matthew 19:5

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Percentage of couples who cohabit before marriage by type of ceremony, 1994-2011(in England and Wales)

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I call upon these persons here present - to witness that I, Barry - do take you Louise - to be my lawful 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 law - and this my solemn vow.

The vows…

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‘That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh’

Genesis 2:24

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Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting:‘Hallelujah!    For our Lord God Almighty reigns.Let us rejoice and be glad    and give him glory!For the wedding of the Lamb has come,    and his bride has made herself ready.Fine linen, bright and clean,    was given her to wear.Revelation 19:6-8

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Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth –    for your love is more delightful than wine.Pleasing is the fragrance of your perfumes;    your name is like perfume poured out.    No wonder the young women love you!Take me away with you – let us hurry!    Let the king bring me into his chambers.

Song of Solomon 1:2-4

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‘I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.’17 The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’

Revelation 22:17