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of Luther and Katie
This gives a new meaning to the song, "Can I get a witness?" ;-)
AELW 5:298-299
"But the question is asked what kind of nuptial rites there were among those people, for Jacob alone sleeps with her alone in the bedchamber and on the same bed. Yet he does not realize that Leah has been substituted for Rachel. For he has lived in this house for seven whole years, and here he undoubtedly saw his bride occasionally and sometimes spoke with her. And if he could not have discovered this by touching her in the bed, yet he could have recognized and distinguished her voice. According to our customs, we act far more cautiously. For we lead the bride both to the church and to the nuptial chamber not in darkness but with trumpets and torches, and we also bring witnesses along, so that there can be no room for any imposture. "
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