This is a special little blessing that the Lord has preserved for us. On Saturday, January 16, Brother Branham performed a marriage ceremony that joined the families of the Martens and the Simpsons, some of his closest friends.
Today Brother Gerald and Sister Marilyn Martens live here in Jeffersonville, with a wonderful family and that same burning desire to serve the Lord that was with them on that very special day, 50 years ago.
Dear God, as we have witnessed today, that, two hearts can still beat as one. And we have just performed this ceremony, and sent a young man and a young woman from their homes, to go make a home of their own. We are minded, O God, of another great Procession there will be someday, when Jesus comes to receive His Bride. And as we witnessed the little lady standing spotless, in her bridal gown, O God, may we keep our souls unspotted from the things of the world, that we might be loved by Him Who is our Lover, when we come to that hour. Grant it, Lord. And we pray that Your blessings will be with each of us, and may we live for that time when we will take part in the great Event that this symbolizes. In Jesus' Name we pray.