F Alexander Magoun | American
published Jan 1936
This day is almost done. When the night and morning meet it will be only an unalterable memory. So let no unkind word; no careless, doubting thought; no guilty secret; no neglected duty no wisp of jealous fog becloud its passing. For we belong to each other – to have and to hold – and we are determined not to lose the keen sense of mutual appreciation which G-d has given us. To have is passive, and was consummated on our wedding day, but to hold is active and can never be quite finished so long as we both shall live.
Now, as we put our arms around each other, in sincere and affectionate token of our deep and abiding love, we would lay aside all disturbing thoughts, all misunderstandings, all unworthiness. If things have gone awry let neither of us lift an accusing finger nor become entangled in the rationalizations of self-defense.
Who is to blame is not important; only how shall we set the situation right. And so, serving and being served, loving and being loved, blessing and being blessed, we shall make a happy, peaceful home, where hearts shall never drop their leaves, but where we and our children shall learn to face life joyfully, fearlessly, triumphantly, so near as G-d shall give us graces.
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