The Cecil Whig., 1886-06-05

costume was worn the Presidents 5 bridal
gift, a handsome necklace of diamonds
and pearls, aud ear rings to mach.
When the bridal party entered the
Blue Parlnr they found the Rev. DIR
Sunderland awaiting them i'll the centre
of the room, while the company stood
around in semi circle. the President
and his bride advanced to meet the min
ister. DR.. Sunderland paused moment
Then, all being in readiness, he cast his
eyes around for Il moment, and then, while
profound Stiffness prevailed, began the
ceremony. as follows:
"Furasmuch as we are assembled to
observe the holy rite of marriage 1t Is
neeeful thst we shou'G seek the blessing
of the great G. ii or Father. whose iusti
tuition it is. And therefore beSeech you
to follow me With rcvereut hearts III
prayer to Him.
Then. while all reverently bent their
eyes, the m!uister offered the follow ing
PRAYER.
almighty ard Everlasting God, the
Father Df oar spirits the former Of our
bodies, the giyer of every good aud per
feet gift, Thou who canst see the enc
from the beginning, who knowest what
is best for us Thy children, and hast ap
pointed the rite of marriage to be
sacredly observed in all generations. Re
gard now, we beseech Thee, Thy servant,
our Chief Magistrate. Endue him pleu-
teously with Thy grace, and fill him with
wisdom to walk in Thine ordinances
Be very nigh to him in the midst Of many
cares and grave responsibilities. Day by
day may Thy law direct him and Thy
strength uphold him. And be Thou for
ever his sun and his shield. And b.
graciously pleased to lno!; Gosn UPON
this, Thy daughter, even as Thou dldst
favor the chosen ltchecca and many no
BILE women that have adorned the world
May she he indeed a precious boon OF
God to her husband, t. cheer and help
him continually; a woman gifted with
the beauty Of The Lord, and shedding the
sweet influence OF IA Christian lie upon
the nation, i'll whose sight she is to dwell
Wilt tnoU approve what we. lhy ser
wants, come now now to do i'll Thy name
by Thine authority and under the laws
of the land i'll which we live. And gra-
ciously assist them, this man and this
woman, who are here 20 be united in the
bonds of holy wedluck according to the
institutions OF Thy word. Merciiully be
pleased. almighty G2i, to vouchsafe to
each of them Thy grace that they may
well auu truly weigh the untaiiing vow
which they are now about 20 make 10
each O; heI III fhc pr2scuc" of this com.
pluy aid before Thee. and that tlrex may
be euabicd hcIoaiIcr at all times SO to
live Together as to rejoice in the Solen!ni
cation of this 1nion with JOY unSpcik-
able and ful! al glory, through Jesus
Chris our Lord. .hmAl."
After a momentary pause, Dr. Sundel =
land made the following
ADDRESS:
"Marriage is honorable among al
men, in that a man shall leave father and
mother and shall cleave unto his wife,
and the twain shall be on flesh. 1t was
instituted by our Creator i'll the first
paradise. 1t was conferred by patriarch
and priest, prophet and apostle. 1t was
confirmed by the teaching and adorned
with the preSrnci' OF the R"iremer, anh
has been honnIed by the faithful keeping
of all good mea and women since the
world began. 1t is not therefore to be
undertake.. lightly or unaavisedlv, but
soberly, discreetiy. ard in the fear of
God. Into this holy estate this man ard
this women come now to enter. Ii any
man can show just cause why they may
not be lawfully united i'll marriage let
him now speak, or else hereafter forever
uOld his peace.
THE COVENANTS.
The minister then said to the couple
''If you desire to be united in marriage,
you will signify the same by joining your
right hands
The President took the outStrctched
hand of mis- bride, and while it lovingly
rested i'll his firm grasp, Dr.. Sunderland
proceeded: Grover, do you take this
woman whom yen hold by the hand to be
your lawful welded wife, to live tuae-
ther after Gods ordinance in the holy es-
tate of wedloca? Do yon promise to love
her, cherish, comfort, and keep her, i'll
sickness and in health, III joy and in
sorrow, and fcI sakiug all others, keep
you only nnt" her 50 long IS y'n both
shall live?'
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Then to the bride:
"Frances, do yen take tins man whom
you hold by the hand to be your lawful
welded husband, To live together alter
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