Wedding Vows

When we choose our mate, and commit to them before God, we make our wedding vow;
      Our commitment is made before Almighty God; it binds us together forever, not just for now.
Death is the only means for this union to be dissolved, in the sight of God;
      To the carnal world this sounds ludicrous -- more than just a little bit odd.

When the Holy Spirit chooses us for His own, and we believe and say yes to Jesus, we make our vow;
      Our commitment is made before Almighty God; it binds us together forever, not just for now.
Neither death nor eternity can cause this union to be dissolved, in the sight of God;
      To the carnal world, the preaching of the cross is foolishness -- more than a little bit odd.


These two commitments are types and shadows of one another, more than just parallel;
      The woman was created for man; man was created for God's Son; both joined to forever dwell.
If these two unions follow God's Plan, they will endure forever; nothing, and no one, can disavow.
      God's ways are forever, His Plans are immutable; they stand eternally, not just in the here and now.


Both commitments call for the forsaking of all others, turning our backs on former ties;
      Committing totally to one another, without exception; being faithful to one another, whatever betides.
We must count the cost before we sell out completely, and purchase the pearl of great price;
      If we totally commit, we have the sure promises of God to sustain us past the remainder of our life.

Composed by Jim Newnam

Psalm 51:7
"Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow."

The six-pointed Star of David is the symbol of the hyssop blossom. I have adopted the Star of David as an emblem of God’s Goodness and Salvation.