EVERY YEAR over two million people enter into the covenant of marriage. We make holy vows to one another, vows that pledge our permanent presence: “For better, for worse…‘til death do us part.” With This Ring is an elegant tribute to that eternal promise.Based upon the traditional Christian vows, this exquisite keepsake book beautifully and sensitively explores the meaning and history behind the wedding vow. You will be both touched and inspired by the quotes and verses that mingle with short inspirational and historical essays. With This Ring is beautifully designed with space at the end of the book for the couples’ own photograph and personal vows, making it the perfect gift for the newly-wed couple and a soul-stirring reminder for all who have entered into the bonds of marriage.
Introduction 1The Betrothal Pledge 7Will You Be Married? 10"Love Comes Quietly" 12Giving the Bride Away 13God's Surprise 16"A Marriage" 18The Day Love Was Born 20The Ceremony 29Gathered Together 32Come What May 33A Place to Rest 37The Wonder of It All 38A Dream Come True 42The Vows 51The Love Chapter 54A Strong Foundation 57Endless Forgiveness 59May You Have Enough 60To Have and to Hold 62A Program for Happiness 64Transforming Love 65"Love" 68Stirring the Oatmeal 70Let Me Be Your Mirror 72The Tokens 79So Very Good of God 84Diamonds in Your Backyard 86Rich Blessings 90Sharing the Wealth 91My Wife 94My Husband 95The Declaration 101Shelter to the Other 104Sealing the Agreement 105What's in a Kiss? 108First Kiss 110Forever and Always 114"Under the Harvest Moon" 116Two Become One 117I Do Love You 124Sources 129