Bride:
Ido.
Minister:
Placetheringonhisfinger.
MinistertoGroom:
Doyou____________,knowingthiswoman\'sloveforyouandreturningit, realizingherstrengthsandlearningformthem,recognizingherweaknessesand helpinghertoovercomethem,take____________tobeyourlawfullywedded wife?
Groom:
Ido.
Minister:
Placetheringonherfinger.Lettheseringsserveaslocks–notbinding youtogether–butaskeys,unlockingthesecretsofyourheartsforeachotherto know,andthusbringingyouclosertogetherforever.
Andnow____________and____________,seekingthefulfillmentofloveand marriage,findagainthatthepoetGibranspeaksforthem:
\Lovehasnootherdesirebuttofulfillitself.
Towakeatdawnwithawingedheartandgivethankstoanotherdayof loving.
Torestatthenoonhourandmeditatelove\'secstasy;
Toreturnhomeeventidewithgratitude,andthensleepwithaprayer
Forthebelovedinyourheartandasongofpraiseuponyourlips.\
Inowpronounceyouhusbandandwife.