John Paul and Brittany

 

JP & Brittany

My son, this journey you begin

Is meant to keep you far from sin.

The Lord created man and wife,

That both may find eternal life.

 

You take upon your shoulders broad,

An obligation straight from God,

To lead your wife and children too

Unto the Christ that died for you.

 

The road be narrow, hard, and long,

But every step, where you belong.

Turn not aside for want of rest,

This journey is a lifelong test.

 

A test to see if you endure.

A test to see your love is pure.

Take courage when the trials come,

It’s just a test, your love to plumb.

 

This beauty here, your love espoused,

Within her heart is wisdom housed.

So cherish what she has to say,

And give respect in every way.

 

A helpmate God has given you,

But not for duties to eschew.

Be leader in your clan, of praise,

Put God as first, in all your ways.

 

Each day may prayer be offered for

This one, forever love, you swore.

Your word be more than purest gold

For this fine beauty you behold.

 

Upon the cross your gaze be set,

The bloody scourges, and the sweat,

The crown of thorns and pierced side,

His hands and feet, His face beside.

 

Such love, your bride, you’re meant to show

That any length you’d freely go

To bring her to that land above,

That land of true unbounded love.

 

So raise your glass and promise me

This duty now you clearly see,

To lead your bride to heaven’s gate

And never let your love abate.