gether in holy Matrimony, | for which Matrimony was ye are to declare it. This ordained.

is the first [second, or third] time of asking.

And if the persons that are to be married dwell in divers Parishes, the Banns must be

asked in both Parishes; and the Curate of the one Parish shall not solemnize Matrimony betwixt them, without a Certificate of the Banns being thrice asked, from the Curate of the other Parish.

At the day and time appointed for solemni

zation of Matrimony, the persons to be

married shall come into the body of the Church with their friends and neighbours:

the right hand, and the Woman on the left, and there standing together, the Man on

the Priest shall say,

First, It was ordained for the procreation of children, to be brought up in the fear and nurture of the Lord, and

to the
to the praise of his holy
Name.

Thirdly, It was ordained for the mutual society, help, and comfort, that the one

Secondly, It was ordained for a remedy against sin, and to avoid fornication; that the gift of continency might such persons as have not DEARLY beloved, we are marry, and keep themselves gathered together here undefiled members of Christ's in the sight of God, and in body. the face of this congregation, to join together this Man and this Woman in holy Matrimony; which is an honour-ought to have of the other, able estate, instituted of God both in prosperity and adverin the time of man's inno- sity. Into which holy estate cency, signifying unto us the these two persons present mystical union that is be- come twixt Christ and his Church; which holy estate Christ adorned and beautified with his presence, and first miracle that he wrought, in Cana of Galilee; and is commended of Saint Paul to be honourable among all men and

therefore is not by any to be

enterprised, nor taken in hand, unadvisedly, lightly, or wantonly, to satisfy men's carnal lusts and appetites, like brute beasts that have no understanding; but reverently, discreetly, advisedly, soberly, and in the fear of God; duly considering the causes

now to be joined. Therefore if any man can shew any just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter for ever hold his peace.

¶ And also, speaking unto the persons that shall be married, he shall say,

I

Require and charge you

both, as ye will answer at the dreadful day of judgement when the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed, that if either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in Matrimony, ye do now confess it. For be ye well assured, that so many as are

coupled together otherwise |

than God's Word doth allow The Minister, receiving the Woman at her fo