The altar (cover me)
His side:
I am called to love my wife, as Christ loves His bride,
Of this great calling i do not wish to hide.
But I press into this role,
For what great love I have for the bone of my bones,
The woman, who was made from man's rib,
My helpmeet, and my heartbeat.
I will spread my garment over you,
Cover you at my feet,
I will speak to you gently and not in anger.
I will be kind towards you even in our misunderstandings,
I will set aside, when you enter the room to behold this great sight,
My what a vision the wife of my youth makes, flesh of my flesh.
Together we stand before God, advancing His kingdom,
Offering from the altar of our hearts: our praise, till He comes.
Her side:
When you speak, honey is on your tongue,
Mercy and kindness you have in abundance.
Your covering of me is not one of ownership, but of love and protection,
You stand beside me and guide me with no hesitation.
I've watched you walk in your position as a headship,
And I know I can trust in your leadership.
The love you give warms my heart and keeps me steady,
Wherever the Lord leads us, I am ready.
From the bottom of my heart, dear husband,
Where you go, I will follow, from start to finish.
Them together:
We bow down together in prayer,
Bibles streaked with tears.
Handwritten notes in the margins,
And hearts left there at the altar.
Before the King, trusting Him to do with it whatsoever He will.
Love is the principle that guides,
Love is the driving force that overrides,
Any anger, any confusion, and any tactic of the enemy upon this marriage,
We hold true our vows, one to another.
And again we choose eachother.
Ephesians 5:25 (ESV), Ruth 3:9 (KJV), Genesis 2:24 (NKJV),Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NIV)