`` god , the father almighty , creator of heaven and earth , who hath vouchsafed to choose you to an espousalship like that of the blessed mary , mother of our lord , jesus christ - ad beatae mariae , matris domini nostri , jesu christi , consortium - hallow you , that in the presence of god and of his angels , you may persevere , untouched and undefiled , and hold to your purpose , love , chastity , and keep patience that you may merit to receive the crown of his blessing , through the same christ our lord .