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Thank You
We would like to thank all our
friends and family
who helped us make this
such as special day.
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St. Mary's Church
Maidley
...
Marriage
of
Sarah Jane
and
James Robert Harris
...
Saturday, 23rd June, 2013
at 2.30 p.m.
<PAGE2>Order of Service
....
Bridal March ...... "Lohengrin" Wagner
Hymn - Jerusalem
And did those feet in ancient time
walk upon England's mountains green?
And was the holy Lamb of God
on England's pleasant pastures seen?
And did the countenance divine
shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
among those dark satanic mills?
Bring me my bow of burning gold!
Bring me my arrows of desire!
Bring me my spear! O Clouds, unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire!
I will not cease from mental fight,
nor shall my sword sleep in my hand,
till we have built Jerusalem
in England's green and pleasant land
<PAGE 7>Marriage Advice - Jane Wells
Read by Mrs. Mary Thomas
Let your love be stronger than your hate or anger.
Learn the wisdom of compromise,
for it is better to bend a little then break.
Believe that the best rather than the worst.
People have a way of living up or down
to your opinion of them.
Remember that true friendship is
the basis for any lasting relationship.
The person you choose to marry is deserving
of the courtesies and kindnesses you
bestow on your friends.
Please hand this down to your children
and your children’s children.
Our Family – Unknown
Read by Mr. Andrew Robinson
Our family is a circle of love and strength.
With every birth and union, the circle grows.
Every joy shared adds more love.
Every obstacle faced together makes the circle stronger.
WEDDING MARCH...... Mendelssohn
<PAGE 6>Hymn - Lord Divine all Loves Excelling
Love divine, all loves excelling,
Joy of heaven, to earth come down,
Fix in us thy humble dwelling,
All thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesu, thou art all compassion,
Pure unbounded love thou art;
Visit us with thy salvation,
Enter every trembling heart.
Come, almighty to deliver,
Let us all thy grace receive;
Suddenly return, and never,
Never more thy temple leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
Serve thee as thy hosts above;
Pray, and praise thee, without ceasing,
Glory in thy perfect love.
Finish then thy new creation:
Pure and spotless let us be;
Let us see thy great salvation,
Perfectly restored in thee;
Changed from glory into glory,
Till in heaven we take our place,
Till we cast our crowns before thee,
Lost in wonder, love, and praise.
<PAGE 3>Hymn - O Father All Creating Hymn
O Father all creating,
Whose wisdom, love and power
First bound two lives together
In Eden's primal hour,
To-day, to these thy children
Thine earliest gifts renew
A home by thee made happy,
A love by thee kept true.
O Saviour, guest most bounteous
Of old in Galilee,
Vouchsafe to-day thy presence
With these who call on thee;
Their store of earthly gladness
Transform to heavenly wine,
And teach them, in the tasting,
To know the gift is thine.
O Spirit of the Father,
Breathe on them from above,
So mighty in thy pureness,
So tender in thy love;
That guarded by thy presence,
From sin and strife kept free,
Their lives may own thy guidance,
Their hearts be ruled by thee.
<PAGE 4>Except thou build it, Father,
The house is built in vain;
Except thou, Saviour, bless it,
The joy will turn to pain;
But nought can break the marriage
Of hearts in thee made one,
And love thy spirit hallows
Is endless love begun.
THE MARRIAGE SERVICE
SIGNING OF THE REGISTER
Jesu' Joy of Man's Desiring – Bach
Hymn - God of All Living
Wedding Hymn
God of all living,
Father, we praise you,
Full of thanksgiving,
For so much love;
Now in this wedding,
Come down among us,
Pour out your blessing,
Heavenly Dove.
<PAGE 5>Perfect companion,
God's gift in marriage,
One true communion,
Help on life's way;
May we be mindful,
In need and plenty,
May we be faithful
Every new day.
With love's true splendour,
Father, delight us,
Each giving honour,
With faithfulness;
And may the sharing
Of this sweet union
Deepen our caring,
With tenderness.
May there be children,
Fruit of our loving,
True men and women,
With faith beside;
Grant us your keeping
In all our future,
Your love caressing
Bridegroom and bride.