<TITLE>02. Par 4-6</TITLE>L-4 Almighty God, Who married the first man and woman, in the garden of Eden, joining together Your Own creation. We do realize, today, that this commission has been carried out down through the ages until this very wedding. And, Father, Thou art the only One Who can join hearts one to the other. And we pray, dear Heavenly Father, as this has been done by Your wise counsel, that You have brought this young Christian boy and Christian girl together, to unite in this holy ceremony today, to be husband and wife to each other, throughout life's journey.
We pray that You will bless them, and bless their home. Make them an example, Lord, in the neighborhood to where they will make their home. In this day that we live, when the divorce courts are so crowded and overrun with divorces, may it never be so with this young man and this young woman. God, grant that they will be happy, healthy. Make them fruitful, Lord, and multiply, to replenish the earth, as Thou did commission us to do, at the beginning. And as Thou did bless Isaac and Rebekah, and they brought forth their faithful children, may it be so with this couple, also, Father. Bless them, we pray.

L-5 And now, by the power of my commission given to me by Almighty God, to be His servant, and ministered to me by an Angel, I pronounce this man and this woman, husband and wife, in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
God bless you. You are married. [The couple kiss, then face the congregation. The pianist begins playing the Wedding March--Ed.] Whatsoever God joins together, let no man put asunder. [The groom, the bride, and the attendants leave.]
Let us bow our heads.
Dear God, as we have witnessed today, that, two hearts can still beat as one. And we have just performed this ceremony, and sent a young man and a young woman from their homes, to go make a home of their own. We are minded, O God, of another great Procession there will be someday, when Jesus comes to receive His Bride. And as we witnessed the little lady standing spotless, in her bridal gown, O God, may we keep our souls unspotted from the things of the world, that we might be loved by Him Who is our Lover, when we come to that hour. Grant it, Lord. And we pray that Your blessings will be with each of us, and may we live for that time when we will take part in the great Event that this symbolizes. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen.
The Lord bless you.

L-6 [Brother Branham makes the following comments after the ceremony--Ed.]
Sister Simpson, I'd like to congratulate you for a fine son-in-law. Looks like a wonderful man. And you, too, Brother Simpson. The Lord bless you. Is the boy's mother here, or father, one? [Someone says, "No. They couldn't come."--Ed.] Oh, fine. I guess the other children stand, in congratulations, see, like our brethren out there. See?
Well, looks like we should just continue on and have church. Doesn't it? All--all assembled, and this would be a--a good time to preach (wouldn't it?), after they're married.
Well, I just got to start off to Phoenix now, and go back there and start some of it. The services continue at the Westward Ho ballroom, tomorrow afternoon. Until then, the Lord bless you all.
Brother Dauch, it's really good seeing you again. Nice seeing you down. Where is sister? She in? [Brother Dauch says, "Right over here."--Ed.] Oh, that's fine. Oh, yes, looking right straight at you. How are you? [The sister says, "Fine."--Ed.] Oh, fine.

