Mark Twain on Marriage

Who knew writer Mark Twain was such a romantic? Here's his take on marriage:

A marriage makes of two fractional lives a whole; it gives two purposeless lives a work, and doubles the strength of each to perform it; it gives to questioning natures a reason for living and something to live for; it will give new gladness to the sunshine, a new fragrance to the flowers, a new beauty to the earth and a new mystery to life.

And here's a modern translation of a message to wives from the Bible:

"Be good wives to your husbands, responsive to their needs. There are husbands who, indifferent as they are to any words about God will be captivated by your life... 
What matters is not your outer appearance, but your inner disposition. Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead bless - that's your job, to bless. You'll be a blessing and also receive a blessing." (IPeter 3: 1-9. The Message)

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A BRIDE's LETTER

A bride read this letter to her husband on their wedding day.

 

'I am only right here and right now because you could see all that God created me to be and all

that I will be because of your immense love for me.

You are:

•the most patient

•the most considerate

•the most compassionate

•the most kindest

And above all the most forgiving human being I have ever come to know.

Your perseverance, persistence and patience combined with the belief that I would be completely yours one day has come to fruition.

I don’t know of any other man that would have lasted this kind of waiting period apart from my father.

You have won my heart and now I am yours completely.

You bring me security, inspiration and encouragement. Because of your love I can stand confident.

Your faith, hope and love transcends beyond this world and I now can say have had a glimpse of heaven.

Because of you by my side now my life is so fulfilled and complete.

You are Amazing!

You are my King Solomon.

A man who is a limitless visionary! A man who knows what he believes in and what he

stands for. And because you know where you are going I want to go with you right by your side no matter
what life throws at us.

I will never falter in giving you honour, love and respect. I will hold you and carry you for the rest of my life until my dying breath.

I truly love you!'