So, at church today, our priest gave us a "Declaration of Intent", which we must fill out and sign. Here's what it says, I cried.
We, ______________________________ and ______________________________
desiring to receive the blessing of Holy Matrimony in the Church, do solemnly
declare that we hold marriage to be a lifelong union of husband and wife as it is set
forth in the Book of Common Prayer.
We believe that the union of husband and wife, in heart, body, and mind, is
intended by God for their mutual joy; for the help and comfort given one another in
prosperity and adversity; and, when it is God’s will, for the procreation of children
and their nurture in the knowledge and love of the Lord.
And we do engage ourselves, so far as in us lies, to make our utmost effort to
establish this relationship and to seek God’s help thereto.
