Two in One . . .

I put together a random playlist of music to listen to this morning, as I often do at the office. I included a variety of Christian artists, and mixed in a sprinkling of Christmas songs to begin getting in the mood. Just now a song came on that takes me back thirty-three years.

It was recorded in the mid-seventies by The Pat Terry Group. The name of the song is "That's the Way," and it was a part of our wedding ceremony in December 1977. As Jan and I were walking out of the worship center, Jan's cousin, Dennis, shared that song.

It is amazing how music influences our thoughts and memories. Unfortunately, there are only a few details that I remember about our wedding. I remember seeing Jan walk down the aisle . . . the most beautiful bride in the world. I remember the overwhelming feeling that came over me as I realized the awesome thing that was about to take place. And I remember walking back down that same aisle, arm in arm, listening to the first few lines of that song. Those words capture the essence of our marriage.

With this ring I thee wed and I give to you my life
Mine is yours and yours is mine
And we can live that way forever

With this kiss we will seal that we now are man and wife
Two in one, one in two
That's the way it's got to be

With this love we can live, but we can't keep it to ourselves
He is mine, he is yours
And we can spend our lives in telling

I give my heart, I give my soul, I give you all my worldly goods
Two in one, one in two
That's the way it's got to be

I will cling to you, you will cling to me
And in the shadow of the cross we'll live on bended knee

With this prayer I commit that we both become as one
He in us and we in him
Saying vows to one another
Hold them fast in your heart till the day we see the Son
Two in one, one in two
That's the way it's got to be

Two in one, one in two
That's the way it's got to be