The order of service for the committal of Queen Elizabeth II at St George’s Chapel in Windsor has been revealed by Buckingham Palace.
The service might be performed by the Right Reverend David Connor, Dean of Windsor, with prayers mentioned by the Rector of Sandringham, the Minister of Crathie Kirk and the Chaplain of Windsor Great Park and the blessing pronounced by the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend Justin Welby.
The Choir of St George’s Chapel will sing throughout the Service, performed by Director of Music James Vivian.
ORDER OF SERVICE FOR COMMITTAL AT ST GEORGE’S CHAPEL, WINDSOR CASTLE
Before the Service, the organ might be performed by the Organ Scholar, Miss Miriam Reveley. Thereafter the Assistant Director of Music, Mr Luke Bond, will play:
• Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele (BWV 654) – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
• OTraurigkeit, O Herzeleid – Dame Ethel Smyth (1858-1944)
• Master Tallis’s Testament – Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
• Psalm Prelude Set 1, No. 1 – Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
• Psalm Prelude Set 1, No. 2 – Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
• Melody (Three Pieces) – Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)
• Andante Sostenuto (Symphonie Gothique, Op. 70) – Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)
• The Tree of Peace – Judith Weir (b. 1954)
• Nimrod (Variations On An Original Theme, Op.36) – Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), organized by Sir William H. Harris
• Prelude – Sir William H. Harris (1883-1973)
• Sheep May Safely Graze (BWV 208) – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), organized by Stainton de B. Taylor
• Rhosymedre – Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
1pm: Members of the congregation are admitted to the Chapel by means of the South Door and are directed to their seats by the Stewards and the Ushers.
3.10pm: All stand because the Canons of Windsor, accompanied by The Archbishop of Canterbury and The Archbishop of York, transfer to the West Steps of the Chapel by means of the North Quire Gate and Centre Aisle. All then sit.
3.15pm: All stand because the Clerk of the Closet and Head of Her Majesty’s College of Chaplains, Dean of the Chapels Royal, Sub-Dean of the Chapels Royal, Dean of the Chapel Royal in Scotland, Chaplain of the King’s Chapel of the Savoy, Rector of Sandringham, Chaplain of the Chapel Royal Hampton Court Palace, Chaplain of the Chapels Royal HM Tower of London, Minister of Crathie Kirk, the Lord High Almoner and the Military Knights of Windsor transfer in Procession by means of the North Nave Aisle and the Centre Aisle to their seats within the Quire and Nave. All then sit.
3.15pm: His Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms and The King’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard, having entered by means of the North Quire Aisle and the North Nave Aisle, will take up their positions within the Nave.
3.25pm: All stand as Members of the Royal Family, having arrived at Galilee Porch the place they’re obtained by the Dean of Windsor, transfer by means of the North Nave Aisle to seats within the Quire, led by Gentlemen Ushers to The King.
All then sit.
3.45pm: All stand because the Director of Music, the Choir of St George’s Chapel and the Succentor transfer from the North Quire Aisle to their locations within the Quire. All then sit.
3.53pm: The State Hearse halts on the backside of the West Steps.
ORDER OF SERVICE
All stand because the Coffin passes by way of the West Door and strikes in Procession to the Quire because the Choir sings
Psalm 121
I’ll carry up mine eyes unto the hills: from whence cometh my assist.
My assist cometh even from the Lord: who hath made heaven and earth.
He is not going to endure thy foot to be moved:
and he that keepeth thee is not going to sleep.
Behold, he that keepeth Israel: shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord himself is thy keeper: the Lord is thy defence upon thy proper hand;
So that the solar shall not burn thee by day: neither the moon by evening.
The Lord shall protect thee from all evil:
yea, it’s even he that shall maintain thy soul.
The Lord shall protect thy going out, and thy coming in:
from this time forth for evermore.
Glory be to the Father: and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was at first, is now, and ever shall be: world with out finish. Amen.
Music: Sir HenryWalford Davies, KCVO, OBE (1869), someday Organist, St George’s Chapel
THE RUSSIAN CONTAKION OF THE DEPARTED
All then sit because the Choir sings:
Give relaxation, O Christ, to thy servant with thy Saints:
the place sorrow and ache are not any extra; neither sighing however life eternal.
Thou solely artwork immortal, the Creator and Maker of man:
And we’re mortal, fashioned of the earth, and unto earth we could return:
For so thou didst ordain, when thou createdst me, saying,
Dust thou artwork, and unto mud shalt thou return.
All we go all the way down to the mud; and, weeping o’er the grave we make our track:
Alleluya, alleluya, alleluya.
Give relaxation, O Christ, to thy servant with thy Saints:
Where sorrow and ache are not any extra; neither sighing however life eternal.
Words: Translated William J. Birkbeck (1869-1916) Music: Kiev Melody
Edited by Sir Walter Parratt, KCVO (1841-1924), someday Organist, St George’s Chapel
The Bidding
All stand because the Dean of Windsor says:
We have come collectively to commit into the arms of God the soul of his servant Queen Elizabeth. Here, in St George’s Chapel, the place she so usually worshipped, we’re sure to bring to mind somebody whose uncomplicated but profound Christian Faith bore a lot fruit. Fruit, in a lifetime of unstinting service to the Nation, the Commonwealth and the broader world, but in addition (and particularly to be remembered on this place) in kindness, concern and reassuring take care of her household and pals and neighbours. In the midst of our quickly altering and continuously troubled world, her calm and dignified presence has given us confidence to face the long run, as she did, with braveness and with hope. As, with grateful hearts, we replicate on these and all the numerous different methods through which her lengthy life has been a blessing to us, we pray that God will give us grace to honour her reminiscence by following her instance, and that, with our sister Elizabeth, on the final, we will know the fun of life everlasting.
The hymn
All stay standing as they sing:
All my hope on God is based;
He doth nonetheless my belief renew.
Me by way of change and probability he guideth,
Only good and solely true.
God unknown,
He alone
Calls my coronary heart to be his personal.
God’s nice goodness aye endureth,
Deep his knowledge, passing thought:
Splendour, mild and life attend him,
Beauty springeth out of naught.
Evermore
From his retailer
New-born worlds rise and adore.
Daily doth th’Almighty giver
Bounteous presents on us bestow;
His need our soul delighteth,
Pleasure leads us the place we go.
Love doth stand
At his hand;
Joy doth wait on his command.
Still from man to God everlasting
Sacrifice of reward be finished,
High above all praises praising
For the reward of Christ his Son.
Christ doth name
One and all:
Ye who comply with shall not fall.
Words: Robert Bridges, OM (1844-1930) based mostly on the German of Joachim Neander (1650-80) Music: ‘Michael’ Herbert Howells, CH, CBE (1892-1983)
The studying
All sit because the Dean of Windsor, Register of the Most Noble Order of the Garter reads Revelation 21.1-7:
I noticed a brand new heaven and a brand new earth: for the primary heaven and the primary earth had been handed away; and there was no extra sea. And I John noticed the holy metropolis, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, ready as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard an excellent voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with males, and he’ll dwell with them, they usually shall be his folks, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no extra demise, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any extra ache: for the previous issues are handed away. And he that sat upon the throne mentioned, Behold, I make all issues new. And he mentioned unto me, Write: for these phrases are true and devoted. And he mentioned unto me, It is finished. I’m Alpha and Omega, the start and the tip. I’ll give unto him that’s athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. He that overcometh shall inherit all issues; and I might be his God, and he shall be my son.
The Prayers
All kneel or sit because the Rector of Sandringham, the Minister of Crathie Kirk and the Chaplain of the Royal Chapel, Windsor Great Park leads the prayers:
Remember, O Lord, thy servant Elizabeth who has gone earlier than us with the signal of religion, and now rests in sleep.According to thy guarantees, grant unto her, and to all who repose in Christ, refreshment, mild and peace; by way of the identical Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Merciful Father and Lord of all life, we reward thee that thou hast made us in thine picture and that we replicate thy reality and light-weight. We give particular thanks for the lifetime of thy daughter Elizabeth, for the mercy she obtained from thee, and for the instance that by way of her lifetime of service, love and religion, she has set earlier than our eyes. Above all, we rejoice at thy gracious promise to all thy servants, residing and departed, that we will rise once more on the coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ. We pray that, in due time, we could share with our sister that clearer imaginative and prescient when we will see thy face in the identical Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
O Father of all, we pray to thee for these whom we love, however see now not. Grant them peace; let mild perpetual shine upon them; and, in thy loving knowledge and almighty energy, work in them the great functions of thy excellent will; by way of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
O Lord, assist us all of the day lengthy of this troublous life, till the shades lengthen and the night comes, the busy world is hushed, the fever of life is over and our work is finished; then Lord, in thy mercy, grant us protected lodging,a holy relaxation, and peace on the final; by way of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lord God Almighty, King of creation, bless our King and all Members of the Royal Family. May godliness be their steering, could sanctity be their power, could peace on earth be the fruit of their labours, and their pleasure in heaven thine everlasting reward; by way of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
God save our gracious Sovereign and all of the Companions, residing and departed, of the Most Honourable and Noble Order of the Garter. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
All say collectively:
Our Father, which artwork in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy might be finished; In earth as it’s in heaven. Give us this present day our each day bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass in opposition to us. And lead us not into temptation; But ship us from evil. For thine is the dominion, The energy, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen.
The Motet
All sit because the Choir sings:
Bring us, O Lord God, at our final awakening
into the home and gate of heaven,
to enter into that gate and dwell in that home,
the place there shall be no darkness nor dazzling,
however one equal mild;
no noise nor silence, however one equal music;
no fears nor hopes, however one equal possession;
no ends nor beginnings, however one equal eternity;
within the habitation of thy glory and dominion,
world with out finish. Amen.
Words: John Donne (1572-1631) Music: Sir William Henry Harris, KCVO (1883-1973), someday Organist, St George’s Chapel
All stand for the presentation, in silence, of the Instruments of State – the Imperial State Crown, the Orb and Sceptre which are on the Queen’s coffin – to be obtained by the Dean of Windsor, from the Queen’s Bargemaster and a Serjeant of Arms, who locations them on the High Altar.
The Hymn
All stay standing:
Christ is made the certain basis,
And the dear corner-stone,
Who, the 2 partitions underlying,
Bound in every, binds each in a single,
Holy Sion’s assist for ever,
And her confidence alone.
To this temple, the place we name thee,
Come, O Lord of hosts, right now;
With thy wonted loving-kindness,
Hear thy folks as they pray;
And thy fullest benediction
Shed inside its partitions for ay.
Here vouchsafe to all thy servants
Gifts of grace by prayer to realize;
Here to have and maintain for ever,
Those good issues their prayers receive,
And hereafter, in thy glory,
With thy blessèd ones to reign.
Laud and honour to the Father,
Laud and honour to the Son,
Laud and honour to the Spirit,
EverThree and ever One,
One in love, and One in splendour,
While endless ages run. Amen
Words: Latin seventh century Music: ‘Westminster Abbey’ Adapted from
Translated John M.Neale (1818-66) the Alleluyas in Purcell’s’0 God, Thou artwork my God’ for Belville in The Psalmist 1843
At the tip of the hymn, The Queen’s Company Camp Colour is positioned on the Coffin by The King having obtained it from the Regimental Lieutenant Colonel Grenadier Guards.
The Lord Chamberlain “breaks” his Wand which is positioned upon the Coffin.
The Committal
All stay standing because the Coffin is lowered whereas the Dean of Windsor says:
The Psalm
103. 13-17
Like as a father pitieth his personal youngsters:
even so is the Lord merciful unto them that concern him.
For he knoweth whereof we’re made:
he remembereth that we’re however mud.
The days of man are however as grass:
for he flourisheth as a flower of the sector.
For as quickly because the wind goeth over it, it’s gone:
and the place thereof shall comprehend it no extra.
But the merciful goodness of the Lord endureth with no sign of ending
upon them that concern him:
and his righteousness upon youngsters’s youngsters
Go forth upon thy journey from this world,
O Christian soul;
In the identify of God the Father Almighty who created thee;
In the identify of Jesus Christ who suffered for thee;
In the identify of the Holy Spirit who strengtheneth thee.
In communion with the blessèd saints,
and aided by Angels and Archangels,
and all of the armies of the heavenly host,
could thy portion this present day be in peace,
and thy dwelling within the heavenly Jerusalem.
Amen.
The Styles and Titles of Queen Elizabeth II
All stay standing because the Garter King of Arms proclaims:
Thus it hath happy Almighty God to take out of this transitory life unto His Divine Mercy the late Most High, Most Mighty, and Most Excellent Monarch, Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her different Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, and Sovereign of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.
The Queen’s Piper performs a lament from the North Quire Aisle.
A Salute to the Royal Fendersmith – Pipe Major James M. Banks (b. 1946)
Let us humbly beseech Almighty God to bless with lengthy life, well being and honour, and all worldly happiness the Most High, Most Mighty and Most Excellent Monarch, our Sovereign Lord, now, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of His different Realms and Territories King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, and Sovereign of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. God Save The King
The blessing
All stay standing because the Archbishop of Canterbury pronounces:
Go forth into the world in peace;
Be of excellent braveness, maintain quick that which is sweet,
render to nobody evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted,
assist the weak, assist the , honour all folks,
love and serve the Lord, rejoicing within the energy of the Holy Spirit;
And the blessing of God Almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
be amongst you and stay with you all the time. Amen.
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
All stay standing.
God save our gracious King,
Long stay our noble King,
God saveThe King!
Send him victorious,
Happy and wonderful,
Long to reign over us;
God save The King!
The Voluntary
All stay standing:
Prelude and Fugue in C minor (BWV 546) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
All stay standing as The King and The Queen Consort, preceded by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York and accompanied by the Dean of Windsor, transfer to the Galilee Porch. At the Galilee Porch the Archbishop of York, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Dean of Windsor take their depart.
Other members of the Royal Family, escorted by the Canons of Windsor, transfer to the Galilee Porch, the place the Canons, the Archbishop of York, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Dean of Windsor take their depart
Members of Foreign Royal Families, Governors Generals and Realm Prime Ministers, escorted by Gentlemen Ushers, transfer to the West Doors.
The Choir and Succentor depart the Quire by means of the Organ Screen. The Clergy depart by means of the North Quire Gate. The Congregation sits.
His Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms and The King’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard transfer by means of the Centre Aisle, the North Nave Aisle and the North Quire Aisle to the Cloisters.
The Congregation might be requested by the Stewards and the Ushers to go away the Chapel.
A non-public burial will happen at 7.30pm within the King George VI Memorial Chapel, performed by the Dean of Windsor.
THE QUEEN’S STATE FUNERAL
Earlier within the day, the state funeral happened for Queen Elizabeth II.
Her “unswerving commitment”, “life-long sense of duty” and “love for her family” was remembered on Monday morning morning in Westminster Abbey, the place she was additionally married and topped.
The service started at 11am and was led by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE.
Before the service the tenor bell on the abbey was tolled each minute for 96 minutes to replicate every year of the Queen’s life.
Here is the order of service for the Queen’s state funeral:
Members of overseas royal households, heads of state and abroad authorities representatives enter the abbey and stay seated whereas the bell tolls and music is performed.
Music earlier than the service
Matthew Jorysz, assistant organist at Westminster Abbey, performs:
• Fantasia of 4 components – Orlando Gibbons (1583 – 1625), Organist of Westminster Abbey 1623-25
• Romanza (Symphony no 5 in D) – Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958), organized by Robert Quinney (b 1976)
• Reliqui domum meum – Peter Maxwell Davies (1934 – 2016)
• Meditation on “Brother James’s Air” – Harold Darke (1888-1976)
• Prelude on “Ecce jam noctis” Op 157 no 3 – Healey Willan (1880-1968)
• Psalm Prelude Set 1 no 2 – Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
• In the Country Op 194 no 2 – Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
• Fantasy on “O Paradise” – Malcolm Williamson (1931-2003)
• Elegy Op 58 – Edward Elgar (1857-1934)m organized by Matthew Jorysz (b 1992)
Sub-organist Peter Holder performs:
• Andante espressivo (Sonata in G Op 28) – Edward Elgar
• Sospiri Op 70 – Edward Elgar
Musicians
The choir of Westminster Abbey and the choir of the Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, underneath the course of James O’Donnell, organist and grasp of the choristers lead the singing on the service.
The State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry are led by Trumpet Major Julian Sandford, the Fanfare Team of the Household Division Bands is performed by Lieutenant Colonel David Barringer MBE, Commanding Officer, Household Division Bands.
During the service, the organ is performed by Westminster Abbey’s sub-organist Peter Holder.
ORDER OF SERVICE
All stand because the Procession of the Coffin enters the Abbey.
The sentences
As the Procession of the Coffin strikes by way of the Abbey, the Choir of Westminster Abbey sings:
I’m the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, although he had been lifeless, but shall he stay: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall by no means die. John 11: 25-26
I do know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand on the latter day upon the earth: and although after my pores and skin worms destroy this physique, but in my flesh shall I see God; whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and never one other. Job 19: 25-27
We introduced nothing into this world, and it’s sure we will carry nothing out. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the identify of the Lord. 1 Timothy 6: 7; Job 1: 21, William Croft (1678-1727), Organist of Westminster Abbey 1708-27
The Choir of Westminster Abbey and the Choir of the Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, sing:
Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets and techniques of our hearts; shut not thy merciful ears unto our prayer; however spare us, Lord most holy, O God most mighty, O holy and most merciful Saviour, thou most worthy Judge everlasting, endure us not, at our final hour, for any pains of demise, to fall from thee. Amen. The Book of Common Prayer 1549, Henry Purcell (1659-95), Organist of Westminster Abbey 1679.
I heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Write, From henceforth blessed are the lifeless which die within the Lord: even so saith the Spirit; for they relaxation from their labours. Amen. Revelation 14: 13, William Croft.
The bidding
All stay standing because the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE, Dean of Westminster, offers the bidding:
In grief and likewise in profound thanksgiving we come to this House of God, to a spot of prayer, to a church the place remembrance and hope are sacred duties. Here, the place Queen Elizabeth was married and topped, we collect from throughout the nation, from the Commonwealth, and from the nations of the world, to mourn our loss, to recollect her lengthy lifetime of selfless service, and in certain confidence to commit her to the mercy of God our maker and redeemer.
With gratitude we bear in mind her loyal dedication to a excessive calling over so a few years as Queen and Head of the Commonwealth. With admiration we recall her life-long sense of obligation and dedication to her folks. With thanksgiving we reward God for her fixed instance of Christian religion and devotion. With affection we recall her love for her household and her dedication to the causes she held pricey.
Now, in silence, allow us to in our hearts and minds recall our many causes for thanksgiving, pray for all members of her household, and commend Queen Elizabeth to the care and holding of almighty God.
A short silence is saved.
Merciful God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who’s the resurrection and the life; in whom whosoever believeth shall stay, although he die; and whosoever liveth, and believeth in him, shall not die eternally; who hast taught us, by his holy Apostle Saint Paul, to not be sorry, as males with out hope, for them that sleep in him:
We meekly beseech thee, O Father, to lift us from the demise of sin unto the lifetime of righteousness; that, when we will depart this life, we could relaxation in him, as our hope is that this our sister doth; and that, on the basic Resurrection within the final day, we could also be discovered acceptable in thy sight; and obtain that blessing, which thy well-beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and concern thee, saying, Come, ye blessed youngsters of my Father, obtain the dominion ready for you from the start of the world.
Grant this, we beseech thee, O merciful Father, by way of Jesus Christ, our mediator and redeemer. Amen.
The hymn
All sing:
The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended,
the darkness falls at thy behest;
to thee our morning hymns ascended,
thy reward shall sanctify our relaxation.
We thank thee that thy Church unsleeping,
whereas earth rolls onward into mild,
by way of all of the world her watch is holding,
and rests not now by day or evening.
As o’er every continent and island
the daybreak leads on one other day,
the voice of prayer isn’t silent,
nor dies the pressure of reward away.
The solar that bids us relaxation is waking
our brethren ‘neath the western sky,
and hour by hour contemporary lips are making
thy wondrous doings heard on excessive.
So be it, Lord; thy throne shall by no means,
like earth’s proud empires, cross away;
thy kingdom stands, and grows for ever,
until all thy creatures personal thy sway.
St Clement, John Ellerton (1826-93), Clement Scholefield (1839-1904), organized by James O’Donnell (b 1961).
The first lesson
All sit because the Right Honourable the Baroness Scotland of Asthal KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, reads:
Now is Christ risen from the lifeless, and turn out to be the primary fruits of them that slept. For since by man got here demise, by man got here additionally the resurrection of the lifeless. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But each man in his personal order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they which are Christ’s at his coming. Then cometh the tip, when he shall have delivered up the dominion to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and energy. For he should reign, until he hath put all enemies underneath his ft. The final enemy that shall be destroyed is demise. For this corruptible should placed on incorruption, and this mortal should placed on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have placed on incorruption, and this mortal shall have placed on immortality, then shall be delivered to cross the saying that’s written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O demise, the place is thy sting? O grave, the place is thy victory? The sting of demise is sin; and the power of sin is the legislation. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory by way of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, all the time abounding within the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour shouldn’t be in useless within the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15: 20-26, 53-end
Thanks be to God.
The psalm
All stay seated. The choir sings a specifically commissioned piece composed by the Master of The King’s Music, Judith Weir:
Like because the hart desireth the water-brooks : so longeth my soul after thee, O God.
My soul is athirst for God, yea, even for the residing God : when shall I come to look earlier than the presence of God?
My tears have been my meat day and evening : whereas they each day say unto me, Where is now thy God?
Now after I assume thereupon, I pour out my coronary heart on my own : for I went with the multitude, and introduced them forth into the home of God;
In the voice of reward and thanksgiving : amongst comparable to maintain holy-day.
Why artwork thou so stuffed with heaviness, O my soul : and why artwork thou so disquieted inside me?
Put thy belief in God : for I’ll but give him thanks for the assistance of his countenance.
The second lesson
Prime Minister Liz Truss reads:
Let not your coronary heart be concerned: ye imagine in God, imagine additionally in me. In my Father’s home are many mansions: if it weren’t so, I might have instructed you. I am going to organize a spot for you. And if I am going and put together a spot for you, I’ll come once more, and obtain you unto myself; that the place I’m, there ye could also be additionally. And whither I am going ye know, and the best way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we all know not whither thou goest; and the way can we know how? Jesus saith unto him, I’m the best way, the reality, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, however by me. If ye had identified me, ye ought to have identified my Father additionally: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so very long time with you, and but hast thou not identified me, Philip? He that hath seen me hath seen the Father. John 14: 1-9a
Thanks be to God.
The hymn
All stand to sing:
The sermon
The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan offers the sermon.
The anthem
All stay seated. The choir sings:
My soul, there’s a nation
Far past the celebrities,
Where stands a wingèd sentry
All skilful within the wars:
There above noise, and hazard,
Sweet Peace sits topped with smiles,
And One born in a manger
Commands the beauteous information.
He is thy gracious pal,
And (O my soul, awake!)
Did in pure love descend,
To die right here for thy sake.
If thou canst get however thither,
There grows the flower of Peace,
The Rose that can’t wither,
Thy fortress, and thy ease.
Leave then thy silly ranges,
For none can thee safe,
But One who by no means modifications,
Thy God, thy Life, thy Cure
From Songs of Farewell Hubert Parry (1848-1918), Henry Vaughan (1621-95).
The prayers
The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor, leads:
In confidence and belief, allow us to pray to the Father.
All kneel or stay seated.
The Reverend Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, says:
Let us give because of God for Queen Elizabeth’s lengthy life and reign, recalling with gratitude her presents of knowledge, diligence, and repair.
O God, from whom cometh every little thing that’s upright and true: settle for our thanks for the presents of coronary heart and thoughts that thou didst bestow upon thy daughter Elizabeth, and which she confirmed forth amongst us in her phrases and deeds; and grant that we could have grace to stay our lives in accordance with thy will, to hunt the great of others, and to stay devoted servants unto our lives’ finish; by way of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Ms Shermara Fletcher, Principal Officer for Pentecostal and Charismatic Relations, Churches Together in England, says:
Confident in God’s love and compassion, allow us to pray for all these whose hearts are heavy with grief and sorrow.
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of all consolation: deal graciously, we pray thee, with those that mourn, that casting each care on thee, they could know the comfort of thy love; by way of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, Bishop of London and Dean of His Majesty’s Chapels Royal, says:
Let us pray for His Majesty The King and all of the Royal Family; that they could know the sustaining energy of God’s love and the prayerful fellowship of God’s folks.
Almighty God, the fountain of all goodness, we humbly beseech thee to bless our most gracious Sovereign Lord King Charles, Camilla The Queen Consort, William Prince of Wales, and all of the Royal Family: endue them with thy Holy Spirit, enrich them with thy heavenly grace; prosper them with all happiness; and produce them to thine eternal kingdom; by way of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Reverend Canon Helen Cameron, Moderator of the Free Churches Group, says:
In recognition of Queen Elizabeth’s service to this United Kingdom, allow us to rejoice in her unstinting devotion to obligation, her compassion for her topics, and her counsel to her ministers; and we pray for the continued well being and prosperity of this Nation.
Almighty God, whose will it’s that every one thy youngsters ought to serve thee in serving each other: look with love, we pray thee, on this Nation. Grant to its residents grace to work along with trustworthy and devoted hearts, every caring for the great of all; that, looking for first thy kingdom and its righteousness, they could possess all issues needful for his or her each day sustenance and the frequent good; by way of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, says:
Let us give thanks for Queen Elizabeth’s dedication to the Commonwealth all through her reign, for her service and dedication to its peoples, and for the wealthy bonds of unity and mutual assist she sustained.
Almighty and eternal God, hear our prayer for the Commonwealth, and grant it the steering of thy knowledge. Inspire these in authority, that they could promote justice and the frequent good; give to all its residents the spirit of mutual honour and respect; and grant to us all grace to try for the institution of righteousness and peace; for the honour of thy identify. Amen.
The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, Primate of England and Metropolitan, says:
We give because of God for Queen Elizabeth’s loyalty to the religion she inherited by way of her baptism and affirmation, and affirmed at her coronation; for her loyal devotion to the Gospel; and for her steadfast service as Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
Lord, we beseech thee to maintain thy family the Church in continuous godliness; that by way of thy safety she could also be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in all good works, to the glory of thy identify; by way of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Precentor, Reverend Mark Birch, says:
Let us pray that we could also be given grace to stay as those that imagine within the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection to everlasting life.
Bring us, O Lord God, at our final awakening into the home and gate of heaven, to enter into that gate and dwell in that home, the place there shall be no darkness nor dazzling, however one equal mild; no noise nor silence, however one equal music; no fears nor hopes, however one equal possession; no ends nor beginnings, however one equal eternity; within the habitation of thy glory and dominion, world with out finish. Amen. John Donne (1572-1631).
The choir sings:
O Taste and see how gracious the Lord is: blest is the person that trusteth in him. Ralph Vaughan composed for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953, Williams Psalm 34: 8.
The Precentor concludes:
In confidence and hope, allow us to pray to the Father within the phrases our Saviour taught us,
All: Our Father, who artwork in heaven, hallowed be thy identify; thy kingdom come; thy might be finished; on earth as it’s in heaven. Give us this present day our each day bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass in opposition to us. And lead us not into temptation; however ship us from evil. For thine is the dominion, the facility, and the glory, with no sign of ending. Amen.
The hymn
All stand to sing:
The commendation
All stay standing as The Archbishop of Canterbury says:
Let us commend to the mercy of God, our maker and redeemer, the soul of Elizabeth, our late Queen.
Heavenly Father, King of kings, Lord and giver of life, who of thy grace in creation didst kind mankind in thine personal picture, and in thy nice love offerest us life everlasting in Christ Jesus; claiming the guarantees of thy most blessed Son, we entrust the soul of Elizabeth, our sister right here departed, to thy merciful holding, in certain and sure hope of the resurrection to everlasting life, when Christ shall be all in all; who died and rose once more to save lots of us, and now liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, in glory for ever. Amen.
Go forth, O Christian soul, from this world, within the identify of God the Father almighty, who created thee; within the identify of Jesus Christ, Son of the residing God, who suffered for thee; within the identify of the Holy Spirit, who was poured out upon thee and anointed thee. In communion with all of the blessed saints, and aided by the angels and archangels and all of the armies of the heavenly host, could thy portion this present day be in peace, and thy dwelling within the heavenly Jerusalem. Amen.
The anthem
All stay standing. The choir sings:
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Neither demise, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor issues current, nor issues to come back, nor peak, nor depth, nor every other creature, shall have the ability to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Alleluia! Amen.
Sir James MacMillan CBE (b 1959) composed for this service, Romans 8: 35a, 38b-end
The blessing
The Dean pronounces the blessing:
God grant to the residing grace; to the departed relaxation; to the Church, The King, the Commonwealth, and all folks, peace and harmony, and to us sinners, life eternal; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be amongst you and stay with you all the time. Amen.
The final submit
All stay standing and silent because the Last Post is performed.
Reveille
Silence is saved as trumpeters of the Household Cavalry sound the Reveille.
The nationwide anthem
All sing:
God save our gracious King,
lengthy stay our noble King,
God save The King.
Send him victorious,
completely satisfied and wonderful,
lengthy to reign over us:
God save The King.
Thy choicest presents in retailer
on him be happy to pour,
lengthy could he reign.
May he defend our legal guidelines,
and ever give us trigger
to sing with coronary heart and voice:
God save The King!
Arranged by Gordon Jacob (1895).
All stay standing because the Queen’s Piper, Warrant Officer Class 1 (Pipe Major) Paul Burns, performs “Sleep, dearie, sleep”.
All stay standing because the Coffin and Processions depart the church.
The Sub-Organist performs Fantasia in C minor BWV 562 – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
The procession of the coffin
Ahead of the coffin will go:
Verger
Primatial Cross of York Primatial Cross of Canterbury
The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Stephen Cottrell Archbishop of York, Primate of England and Metropolitan
The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan
The Cross of Westminster and Lights
The Reverend Robert Latham Minor Canon and Sacrist
The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Precentor
Mr Paul Baumann CBE Receiver General
Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE High Bailiff of Westminster
Verger
The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner
The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret’s Church
The Reverend David Stanton Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer
Dean’s Verger
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE Dean of Westminster
The Queen’s Coffin
The Queen Consort and the King
Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Princess Royal
The Duke of York
The Countess of Wessex and Forfar, The Earl of Wessex and Forfar
The Princess of Wales, The Prince of Wales
Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales
The Duchess of Sussex, The Duke of Sussex
The Earl of Snowdon, Mr Peter Phillips
The Duke of Gloucester
Prince Michael of Kent, The Duke of Kent
Music after the service:
Allegro maestoso (Sonata in G Op 28) – Edward Elgar
Later within the afternoon, the bells of the Abbey are rung totally muffled by the Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers in a peal of Stedman Caters, comprising 5096 modifications.
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