Our 54th Wedding Anniversary

Saturday 7th June 1958 – What a wonderful, unforgettable day – our Wedding Day.


We thank God for giving us fifty four wonderful years, never a moment of regret, always thankful to the Lord for bringing us together and keeping us together. To God be the glory.

It was a bright and sunny day when we got married, the ceremony conducted by an Australian Lieut. Colonel John W Blake, the Officer Commanding. The hall was full for it was Command Anniversary time and officers and comrades from all over Malaysia had arrived in Singapore for the celebrations.

We chose this weekend because it was the last weekend for Lieut. Colonel Bertha Grey, the Social Secretary, one of the pioneers who had done much for the people of Singapore and Malaysia and certainly for my wife.

The Order of Service
On the occasion of the marriage of the marriage of
Lieutenant Fong Pui Chan to Lieutenant Lim Ah Ang
By
Lieut. Colonel John W Blake
And
Major A J Hall

Lord we ask Thy richest blessing
On our comrades who unite
Grant that they, Thy name confessing
May be bolder in the fight,
Strong to conquer
Filled anew with Heaven’s might

Bless the bride! Upon her shower
Grace for every time of need
With Thy wisdom, love and power,
Lord enrich her now we plead
May she follow
Wheresoe’er Thy light may lead

Bless the bridegroom! May he ever
Cherish gifts Thy hands bestow
Praise Thee, serve Thee, failing never,
Righteousness and truth to know;
Loving, living
Thine eternal love to show

Bless and Sanctify this wedding
Thou art near, O Holy Guest!
May Thy children with Thee treading,
Live in Thee, by Thee possessed
Still abiding
In Thy love through every test. – David Thomas.

Prayer: Lieut. Colonel Bertha Grey

Bible reading: Captain Norina Staples

Vocal Duet: Lieutenant Ruth and Sister Janet Ong

THE WEDDING CEREMONY

Closing Song:

We pray Thee Lord, Thy blessing send,
Eternal, holy, rich and free,
On these two lives as now we bend
In earnest prayer and faith to Thee.
Be Thou today their wedding guest,
And crown them both with gifts the best.

As forward in Thy name they go,
United now for Thee to live,
To draw the sword against the foe,
Grace sufficient Thou will give.
We know they victory shall be won
When two shall fight for Thee as one.

Intensify their love and zeal
To bless the world and save the lost,
Help them to see and know and feel,
Though dark the road and great the cost,
One thing alone shall win the prize.
The love for souls which never dies.

We know the storm and flood are sure
To cross their path and test them both,
But faith and love shall e’er endure;
So now to Thee they pledge their troth
To make their stand for God and right.
Continued comrades in the fight. –Theodore H Kitching.

Benediction