Religion: Ancient Words Made Modern

The Old Verse

With this ring I thee wed.

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men; We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we, from time to time, most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed...

He descended into Hell...

He shall convert my soul...

Save me, O God; for the waters are come in, even unto my soul...

The New Verse

I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you, in thought, word and deed ...

He descended to the dead ..

He revives...

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