**Newly revised, expanded, and perfected text from the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, held in Salt Lake City in July 2015. **
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| The couple to be blessed joins the assembly. | |
| A hymn of praise, psalm, or anthem may be sung, or instrumental music may be played. | |
| The Presider says the following, the People standing | |
| Presider | Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. |
| People | Blessed be God, now and for ever. Amen. |
| In place of the above may be said | |
| Presider | Blessed be the one, holy, and living God. |
| People | Glory to God for ever and ever. |
| From Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost | |
| Presider | Alleluia. Christ is risen. |
| People | The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. |
| In place of the above may be said | |
| Presider | Alleluia. Christ is risen. |
| People | Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia. |
| Then may be said | |
| Presider | Beloved, let us love one another, |
| People | For love is of God. |
| Presider | Whoever does not love does not know God, |
| People | For God is love. |
| Presider | Since God so loves us, |
| People | Let us love one another. |
| The Presider may address the assembly in these words | |
| Dear friends in Christ [or Dearly beloved,] in the name of God and the Church we have come together today with N.N. and N.N., to witness the vows they make, committing themselves to one another. Forsaking all others, they will bind themselves to one another in a covenant of mutual fidelity and steadfast love, remaining true to one another in heart, body, and mind, as long as they both shall live. | |
| Such a lifelong commitment is not to be entered into lightly or thoughtlessly, but responsibly and with reverence. Let us pray, then, that God will give them the strength to remain steadfast in what they vow this day. Let us also pray for the generosity to support them in the commitment they undertake, and for the wisdom to see God at work in their life together. | |
| Or this, for those who have previously made a lifelong commitment to one another | |
| Dear friends in Christ [or Dearly beloved], in the name of God and the Church, we have come together with N.N. and N.N., to witness the sacred vows they make | |
| as they solemnize [or reaffirm] their commitment to one another. | |
| Today they renew their covenant of mutual fidelity and steadfast love, | |
| forsaking all others and remaining true to one another in heart, body, and mind, as long | |
| as they both shall live. | |
| Let us pray, then, that God will give them the strength to remain steadfast in what they vow this day. Let us also pray for the generosity to support them in the commitment they undertake, | |
| and for the wisdom to see God at work in their life together. | |
| Presider | The Lord be with you.... |