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[bubosquared]

And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:
Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the Lord do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me
(Ruth 1:16-17)

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[rsadelle]

I've always thought those would make perfect wedding vows. Interesting when you consider that they're from one woman to another.

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[bubosquared.livejournal.com]

*nodnod* I came acros them when I read the bible in its entirety, all those years ago, and was reminded of them by godlovesfags.com. It's one of the most beautiful declarations of love I've ever seen.

[badbatz.livejournal.com]

They were my wedding vows. We had to do the legalese thing, and my mother insisted on a bible reading, so I chose that passage. It's about friendship and love and both of you being willing to make sacrifices and understand each other. Wonderful.

[dragonfizz.livejournal.com]

this is entirely unrelated, but happy birthday!

[ex-frown243.livejournal.com]

That passage has always stuck me as poignantly beautiful.