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Holy Spirit, breath of God and fire of love, I cannot pray without your aid: Kindle in me the fire of your love, and illumine me with your light; that with a steadfast will and holy thoughts I may approach the Father in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ my Lord, who reigns with you and the Father in eternal union. Amen.

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Prayer at the Signing of the Declaration of Intention

Holy Matrimony — A Brief Liturgy for the Signing of the Declaration of Intention

Almighty God, we thank you for the love of N. and N., and we ask your blessing upon them [and their families] during this time of preparation. Open their minds and hearts to one another, enable them faithfully to receive your Word and Sacrament, and help us to support them, that they may rightly prepare for their marriage. And, we pray, give us wisdom to uphold and encourage all who have been united in Holy Matrimony; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Found in the Prayer Book

  • Holy Matrimony

Provenance

ACNA 2019

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

A modern collect composed for the Anglican Church in North America's 2019 Book of Common Prayer, used when an engaged couple publicly signs the Declaration of Intention before their wedding. It gathers the congregation's prayers around the couple and asks for wisdom to support all who are married.