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For Guidance

O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light rises up in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what you would have us do, that the Spirit of wisdom may save us from all false choices; that in your light we may see light, and in your straight path we may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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.

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  • 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.