Richard Baxter:
“Marriage is a holy and honorable estate instituted by God for the propagation of mankind and the mutual help and comfort of husband and wife. It is a covenant relationship founded upon love, fidelity, and mutual respect, in which spouses are called to cherish and support one another in all circumstances. In marriage, husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church, sacrificially and selflessly, while wives are called to submit to their husbands with reverence and respect. Together, husband and wife are to seek the glory of God and the welfare of their family, striving to build a home characterized by love, unity, and godliness.” (From “The Christian Directory”)
