The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-06-23


them TO live in the celestial marriage union witt
the Lo ord in heaven forever.
But in order that natural views, and feeling
IN marriage and concerning marriage, may bt
converted into spiritual, must regard II as
divine ordnance; must regard the Lord him
| self present in ii, and we must fulfil its duties
in love to him, and in obedience to His command
mens. Therefore, in order that we may now, BY
his presence and bcncdcrion, cousecrate The work
| of his own hands, let US in spirit and in tIuh look
unto him, and pray that he would make his face
shine upon the nuptal. and his blessing rest upon
! his servant and handnaid.
After prayer Mr.. Wilkes addressing Mr.. Ritchie
said civilian Foushee, wilt thou have this wo-
| man for thy wife,"
Il will,'' was the prompt, though Inaudible re-
| ply.
Then addressing the bride, he said, Gamma Co.
ra, wilt thou have this man for thy husband?'
Il wiI,'' was the response. in clear but slight
ly tremuous tone.
Mr.. Wilkes, then addressing them both, s'Do
you, in the presence ofthe Lord, and before these
Witnesses, declare your Intention TO perform your
duties faithfully in the marriage covenant. accord
ing TO the Divine Laws?"
They answered, 81 do.''
Mr.. Richie then placed ring upon the fourth
finger Of the brides left hand, and holding ii there
said:
'.With this ring espouse the TO be my wife, in
the name Of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the BRIDE
groom and husband Of his church,
To which the lady answered, {Mr. Ritche still
holding the ring her finger.
Together with this ring | accept thee TO be my
husband, in the name OF the Lord Jesus Christ,
who is the bridegroom and husband OF his church"
Mr.. Wilkes then joined their right hands, ard
said:
''In the name OF !he Lord Jesus Christ, pro-
nounce you husband and wife. Ye more
two, but one hesh.'
Then the couple kneeIing, Mr.. Wilkes proceed
ed:
''The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord
make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious
unto thee: the lord Iilf up his counenance upon
thee, and give the peace"
Then turning to the audience he said:
"The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with
you all. Amen
The ceremony was peculiarly impressive. and
formed one of the most Interesting features Of The
occasion. We may well state here that 'he
quaint reading of coniugal love- referred 10 by
morning paper having we'll nigh disturbed the
5oIemnry of the ceremony, could only have been
by one who ignorant of the fact
hat ''conj ngial love" is the Englished title of one
If the most celebrated of Swcdenborg's writings,
md that The ''conngial" is uniformly used by all
he tronslaors of Swedenborg-aud among them
nave been many eminent scholars-instead Of
'conjugal," which word, we believe, is not to be
ound in any of Swedenborgs writings.
When the ceremony and the bride
lad received the salutations of her kindreI she
'assed through the glass doors opening to the pi-
zza, where she received the rest OF the company
s they passed out 10 the open air. /
Before this ceremonial had been completed an q
ther apartment had already been thronged with t
uests, gathered around table laden with every a
eIlcacy, and puncuaIIy and bountifuIly repenish Y
d from apparently incxausibe Stores Simulfan- l.
nus!y dancing commenced in another apartment, h
here those were occupied who had not found Il
lOre agreeable entertainment elsew here The Il
ride and groom retired about six and with them Fl
large portion Of The company, though the dane p
g and the feasting did not terminate till eight, d
hen n most delightful entertainment was brought h
happy cIosc.-N Y. Evenine Post. o