Deus misereatur

O merciful Lord, and heavenly Father, by whose gracious gift mankind is increased: We beseech you, assist with your blessing these two persons, that they may both be fruitful in procreation of children,¹

and also live together so long in godly love and honesty, that they may see their children Christianly and virtuously brought up, to your praise and honour; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.²