The order of service for the Queen's state funeral has been launched by the Palace. The detailed program reveals a becoming collection of Her Majesty's favorite hymns, songs, prayers and recitals, hand-picked by the monarch earlier than her demise.
Held at St George's Chapel, the ceremony will likely be attended by round 500 company from practically 200 nations and territories. The Monet by William Henry Harris will likely be performed as a tribute to the esteemed organist and composer who served because the Queen's piano tutor.
Each week at Windsor, as he led follow, the then Princess Elizabeth and her sister Margaret would be a part of senior members of the choir. The Queen’s Piper, Warrant Officer Class 1 (Pipe Main) Paul Burns, will carry out the lament Sleep, Dearie, Sleep.
The Final Put up, the Reveille, and the nationwide anthem can even play out throughout the corridor. Earlier than the service, the tenor bell will ring each minute for 96 minutes to mark every year of the Queen’s life, the Mirror reviews.
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, will say in The Bidding: “Right 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.”
He'll communicate of the Queen’s “loyal dedication to a excessive calling over so a few years” as Queen and Head of the Commonwealth. “With affection we recall her love for her household and her dedication to the causes she held pricey,” the Dean will say.
Prime Minister Liz Truss could have the honour of studying the Second Lesson, from John 14:1-9a, uttering the phrases: “Let not your coronary heart fret; you consider in God.” Royal sources mentioned Her Majesty was eager on “exhibiting Britain’s wealthy tapestry of faiths and cultures” at her funeral, inviting representatives from a number of denominations and cultures to characterize the Muslim, Hindu, Jewish and Buddhist communities amoung others.
The hymns will likely be The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Need; The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended; and Love Divine, All Loves Excelling. The latter was sung at royal weddings together with William and Kate’s, Charles and Camilla’s wedding ceremony blessing, and Eugenie’s.
Prayers will likely be mentioned by the Reverend Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the Normal Meeting of the Church of Scotland, for her “lengthy life and reign, recalling with gratitude her items of knowledge, diligence, and repair”. The Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally will pray for “gracious Sovereign Lord King Charles, Camilla the Queen Consort, William Prince of Wales, and all of the Royal Household”.
In a last tribute, the Reverend Canon Helen Cameron, Moderator of the Free Church buildings Group, will reward the Queen’s “unstinting devotion to responsibility, her compassion for her topics, and her counsel to her ministers”. You'll be able to observe each providers with the total orders of service under
Westminster Abbey (11am)
Key particulars
The service is performed by The Very Rev. Dr David Hoyle MBE, Dean of Westminster.
The service is sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey and the Choir of the Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, (Joseph McHardy, Director of Music) below the path of James O’Donnell, Organist and Grasp of the Choristers, Westminster Abbey.
The State Trumpeters of the Family Cavalry are led by Trumpet Main Julian Sandford.
The Fanfare Workforce of the Family Division Bands is performed by Lieutenant Colonel David Barringer MBE, Commanding Officer, Family Division Bands. The organ is performed by Peter Holder, Sub-Organist, Westminster Abbey.
Earlier than the service, the tenor bell is tolled each minute for 96 minutes, reflecting the years of Queen Elizabeth II’s life.
Members of Overseas Royal Households, Heads of State, and Abroad Authorities Representatives are acquired on the Nice West Door by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster and are performed to their seats within the Lantern. All stay seated.
Music earlier than the service:
Matthew Jorysz, Assistant Organist, Westminster Abbey, performs:
■ Fantasia of 4 components: Orlando Gibbons (1583–1625)
■ Romanza (Symphony no 5 in D): Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958)
■ 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)
■ Within the Nation Op 194 no 2 Charles Villiers Stanford (1852–1924)
■ Fantasy on ‘O Paradise’ Malcolm Williamson (1931–2003)
■ Elegy Op 58 Edward Elgar (1857–1934)
The Sub-Organist performs
■ Andante espressivo (Sonata in G Op 28) Edward Elgar
■ Sospiri Op 70 Edward Elgar organized by Peter Holder (b 1990)
The Procession of Spiritual Representatives strikes to locations within the Nave and the Sacrarium. All stay seated.
■ Mrs Marie van der Zyl – President, Board of Deputies of British Jews
■ Dr Shirin Fozdar-Faroudi – Consultant of the Bahá’í Group
■ Mr Nemu Chandaria OBE – Consultant of the Jain Group
■ Mr Malcolm Deboo –Consultant of the Zoroastrian Group
■ The Venerable Bogoda Seelawimala – Consultant of the Buddhist Group
■ The Lord Singh of Wimbledon CBE – Consultant of the Sikh Group
■ Mr Rajnish Kashyap – Normal Secretary, Hindu Council UK
■ Mrs Aliya Azam MBE – Interfaith Co-ordinator, Al-Khoei Basis
■ Shaykh Dr Asim Yusuf – Muslim Scholar
■ Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis –Chief Rabbi of Nice Britain and the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth
REPRESENTING THE CHURCHES OF WALES
■ The Rev. Simon Walkling –President, Free Church Council of Wales
■ The Most Rev. Andrew John Archbishop of Wales
■ The Most Rev. Mark O’Toole Archbishop of Cardiff
REPRESENTING THE CHURCHES OF SCOTLAND
■ The Proper Rev. Dr Iain Inexperienced-shields Moderator of the Normal Meeting of the Church of Scotland
■ The Most Rev. Leo Cushley Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh
■ The Most Rev. Mark Unusual Primus, Scottish Episcopal Church
REPRESENTING THE CHURCHES OF NORTHERN IRELAND
■ The Rev. David Nixon – President Methodist Church in Eire
■ The Rev. Ian Brown – Lead Minister, Martyrs Memorial Free Presbyterian Church
■ The Proper Rev. Dr John Kirkpatrick – Moderator, The Presbyterian Church in Eire
■ The Most Rev. Dr Eamon Martin – Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Eire
■ The Most Rev. John McDowell – Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Eire and Metropolitan
REPRESENTING THE CHURCHES IN ENGLAND
■ Pastor Agu Irukwu – Senior Pastor, Jesus Home UK
■ The Rev. Canon Helen Cameron – Moderator, Free Church buildings Group
■ The Rev. Canon Graham Thompson – President, Methodist Convention
■ His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols – Archbishop of Westminster
■ Pastor Glyn Barrett – Nationwide Chief, Assemblies of God
■ Ms Shermara Fletcher – Principal Officer for Pentecostal and Charismatic Relations, Church buildings Collectively in England
■ His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos – The Coptic Church in Nice Britain
■ His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas – Archbishop of Thyateira and Nice Britain
Serjeant of the Sacristy
■ The Very Rev. Professor David Fergusson OBE – Dean of the Thistle and of the Chapel Royal in Scotland
■ The Rev. Canon Paul Wright – Sub-Dean of His Majesty’s Chapels Royal
■ The Proper Rev. and Proper Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE – Bishop of London and Dean of His Majesty’s Chapels Royal
■ The Proper Rev. David Conner KCVO – Dean of Windsor
■ The Proper Rev. James Newcome – Clerk of the Closet
■ The Proper Rev. Dr John Inge – Lord Excessive Almoner
Members of the Royal Household are acquired on the Nice West Door by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster and are performed to their seats within the Lantern. All stay seated. The Choir of Westminster Abbey and the Choir of the Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, proceed to locations within the Nave and in Quire. All stay seated.
Order of Service
All stand because the Procession of the Coffin enters the Abbey. The Choir of Westminster Abbey sings
THE SENTENCES
throughout which the Procession of the Coffin strikes by the Abbey
■ I AM the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, although he had been lifeless, but shall he dwell: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall by no means die.
John 11: 25–26
■ 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 title of the Lord.
1 Timothy 6: 7; Job 1: 21
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 Choose everlasting, endure us not, at our final hour, for any pains of demise, to fall from thee. Amen.
The E book of Widespread Prayer
■ 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
Beadle
The Choir of Westminster Abbey:
■ Mr James O’Donnell – Organist and Grasp of the Choristers
Pursuivants and Heralds of Arms of Scotland:
March; Falkland; Linlithgow; Unicorn; Ormond; Carrick; Rothesay; Marchmont
Pursuivants and Heralds of Arms of England:
Portcullis; Bluemantle; Rouge Dragon; Wales; Norfolk; Maltravers; Windsor; York; Richmond
Kings of Arms:
Norroy & Ulster King of Arms; Lord Lyon King of Arms; Clarenceux King of Arms; Woman Usher of the Black Rod; Garter Principal King of Arms
Family of Queen Elizabeth II:
Grasp of the Horse; Lord Steward; Director of the Royal Assortment; Comptroller, Lord Chamberlain’s Workplace; Grasp of the Family; Keeper of the Privy Purse; Personal Secretary; The Queen’s Web page; The Queen’s Web page Palace Steward
The King’s Almsmen
■ Primatial Cross of York – The Most Rev. and Proper Honourable Stephen Cottrell Archbishop of York, Primate of England and Metropolitan
■ Primatial Cross of Canterbury – The Most Rev. and Proper Honourable Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan
■ The Cross of Westminster & Lights – The Rev. Robert Latham, Minor Canon & Sacrist; The Rev. Mark Birch, Minor Canon & Precentor; Mr Paul Baumann CBE – Receiver Normal; Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE – Excessive Bailiff of Westminster
■ The Venerable Tricia Hillas – Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster; The Proper Rev. Anthony Ball – Canon of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret’s Church; The Rev. Dr James Hawkey – Canon Theologian and Almoner; The Rev. David Stanton – Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer
The Very Rev. Dr David Hoyle MBE – Dean of Westminster
PALL BEARERS
■ Lord Chamberlain
■ Earl Marshal
HER MAJESTY’S COFFINsurmounted by The Imperial State Crown, The Orb & The Sceptre and borne by the Bearer Celebration
■ The Queen Consort
■ THE KING
■ Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence
■ The Princess Royal
■ The Duke of York
■ The Countess of Wessex & Forfar
■ The Earl of Wessex & 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
HOUSEHOLD OF THE FORMER PRINCE OF WALES AND DUCHESS OF CORNWALL:
Personal Secretary; Principal Personal Secretary; Equerry; Grasp of the Family
HOUSEHOLD OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES:
Equerry
All stay standing. The Very Rev. Dr David Hoyle MBE, Dean of Westminster, offers
THE BIDDING
IN grief and in addition in profound thanksgiving we come to this Home of God, to a spot of prayer, to a church the place remembrance and hope are sacred duties. Right 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 positive confidence to commit her to the mercy of God our maker and redeemer.
With gratitude we keep 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 responsibility 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 protecting of almighty God.
A short silence is saved.
OMERCIFUL God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who's the resurrection and the life; in whom whosoever believeth shall dwell, 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 boost 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 common 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 Jesus Christ, our mediator and redeemer. Amen.
All sing
THE HYMN
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 gentle, by all of the world her watch is protecting, and rests not now by day or night time.
As o’er every continent and island the daybreak leads on one other day, the voice of prayer is rarely 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.
John Ellerton (1826–93)
St Clement Clement Scholefield (1839–1904) organized by James O’Donnell (b 1961)
All sit. The Proper Honourable the Baroness Scotland of Asthal KC, Secretary-Normal of the Commonwealth, reads
THE FIRST LESSON
NOW is Christ risen from the lifeless, and develop into the firstfruits 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. However each man in his personal order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they which can be Christ’s at his coming. Then cometh the top, 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 below 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, Dying 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. However thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory by our Lord Jesus Christ. Due to this fact, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, at all times abounding within the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour isn't in useless within the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15: 20–26, 53–finish
Thanks be to God.
All stay seated. The choir sings
THE PSALM
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 seem earlier than the presence of God?
My tears have been my meat day and night time: whereas they each day say unto me, The place is now thy God?
Now once 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;
Within the voice of reward and thanksgiving: amongst equivalent to maintain holy-day. Why artwork thou so filled 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.
Psalm 42: 1–7
composed for this ServiceJudith Weir CBE (b 1954)
The Proper Honourable Elizabeth Truss MP, Prime Minister of the UK of Nice Britain and Northern Eire, reads
THE SECOND LESSON
LET not your coronary heart fret: ye consider in God, consider additionally in me. In my Father’s home are many mansions: if it weren't so, I might have informed you. I'm going to arrange a spot for you. And if I'm 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'm going ye know, and the way in which 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 way in which, the reality, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, however by me. If ye had recognized me, ye ought to have recognized 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 recognized me, Philip? He that hath seen me hath seen the Father.
John 14: 1–9a
Thanks be to God.
All stand to sing
THE HYMN
THE Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not need; he makes me right down to lie in pastures inexperienced; he leadeth me the quiet waters by.
My soul he doth restore once more, and me to stroll doth make inside the paths of righteousness, e’en for his personal title’s sake.
The choir sings
Yea, although I stroll by demise’s darkish vale, but will I concern none in poor health; for thou artwork with me, and thy rod and employees me consolation nonetheless.
All sing
My desk thou hast furnishèd in presence of my foes; my head thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows.
Goodness and mercy all my life shall absolutely observe me; and in God’s home for evermore my dwelling place shall be.
Psalm 23
Crimond attributed to Jessie Seymour Irvine (1836–87) in Scottish Psalter 1650 concord by David Grant (1833–93) descant by William Baird Ross (1871–1950)
THE SERMON
The Most Rev. and Proper Honourable Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan
All stay seated. The choir sings
THE ANTHEM
MY soul, there's a nation Far past the celebs, The place stands a wingèd sentry All skilful within the wars: There above noise, and hazard, Candy Peace sits topped with smiles, And One born in a manger Instructions the beauteous recordsdata.
He's thy gracious buddy, 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.
Go away then thy silly ranges, For none can thee safe, However One who by no means modifications, Thy God, thy Life, thy Remedy.
Henry Vaughan (1621–95)
from Songs of Farewell Hubert Parry (1848–1918)
The Rev. Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor, leads
THE PRAYERS
In confidence and belief, allow us to pray to the Father.
All kneel or stay seated.
The Rev. Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the Normal Meeting of the Church of Scotland, says
Allow us to give because of God for Queen Elizabeth’s lengthy life and reign, recalling with gratitude her items of knowledge, diligence, and repair.
■ O GOD, from whom cometh every thing that's upright and true: settle for our thanks for the items 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 dwell our lives in accordance with thy will, to hunt the great of others, and to stay trustworthy servants unto our lives’ finish; by Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Ms Shermara Fletcher, Principal Officer for Pentecostal and Charismatic Relations, Church buildings Collectively in England, says
Assured 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 might know the comfort of thy love; by Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Proper Rev. and Proper Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, Bishop of London and Dean of His Majesty’s Chapels Royal, says
Allow us to pray for His Majesty The King and all of the Royal Household; that they might 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 Household: 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 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Rev. Canon Helen Cameron, Moderator of the Free Church buildings Group, says
In recognition of Queen Elizabeth’s service to this United Kingdom, allow us to rejoice in her unstinting devotion to responsibility, 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 trustworthy hearts, every caring for the great of all; that, looking for first thy kingdom and its righteousness, they might possess all issues needful for his or her each day sustenance and the frequent good; by Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, says
Allow us to 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.
■ O ALMIGHTY and eternal God, hear our prayer for the Commonwealth, and grant it the steering of thy knowledge. Encourage these in authority, that they might 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 title. Amen.
The Most Rev. and Proper 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 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 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 title; by Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Precentor says
Allow us to pray that we could also be given grace to dwell as those that consider 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 gentle; 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 Williams
Psalm 34: 8 composed for the Coronation of Queen
Elizabeth II, 1953
The Precentor concludes
In confidence and hope, allow us to pray to the Father within the phrases our Saviour taught us,
■ OUR Father, who artwork in heaven, hallowed be thy title; thy kingdom come; thy will likely be achieved; on earth as it's in heaven. Give us at the present time 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 end in sight. Amen.
All stand to sing
THE HYMN
LOVE divine, all loves excelling, pleasure of heaven, to earth come down, repair in us thy humble dwelling, all thy trustworthy mercies crown. Jesus, thou artwork all compassion, pure unbounded love thou artwork; go to us with thy salvation, enter each trembling coronary heart.
Come, almighty to ship, allow us to all thy life obtain; all of the sudden return, and by no means, by no means extra thy temples depart. Thee we might be at all times blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray, and reward thee, with out ceasing, glory in thy good love.
End then thy new creation, pure and spotless allow us to be; allow us to see thy nice salvation, completely restored in thee, modified from glory into glory until in heaven we take our place, until we solid our crowns earlier than thee, misplaced in marvel, love, and reward!
Blaenwern Charles Wesley (1707–88) William Rowlands (1860–1937)
organized by James O’Donnell
All stay standing for
THE COMMENDATION
The Archbishop of Canterbury says
■ Allow us to 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 type 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 protecting, in positive and sure hope of the resurrection to everlasting life, when Christ shall be all in all; who died and rose once more to avoid wasting 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 title of God the Father almighty, who created thee; within the title of Jesus Christ, Son of the residing God, who suffered for thee; within the title 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 at the present time be in peace, and thy dwelling within the heavenly Jerusalem. Amen.
All stay standing. The choir sings
THE ANTHEM
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 top, nor depth, nor another creature, shall be capable to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Alleluia! Amen.
Sir James MacMillan CBE (b 1959)
Romans 8: 35a, 38b–finish composed for this Service
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 at all times. Amen.
All stay standing for
THE LAST POST
Silence is saved.
REVEILLE
All sing
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
GOD save our gracious King, lengthy dwell our noble King,
God save The King. Ship him victorious, blissful and wonderful, lengthy to reign over us: God save The King.
Thy choicest items in retailer on him be happy to pour, lengthy could he reign.
Might he defend our legal guidelines, and ever give us trigger to sing with coronary heart and voice: God save The King!
organized by Gordon Jacob(1895–1984)
All stay standing.
The Queen’s Piper, Warrant Officer Class 1 (Pipe Main) Paul Burns, performs Sleep, dearie, sleep conventional
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
■ The Queen Consort
■ THE KING
■ Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence
■ The Princess Royal
■ The Duke of York
■ TheCountessofWessex&Forfar
■ The Earl of Wessex & 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 fully-muffled by the Westminster Abbey Firm of Ringers in a peal of Stedman Caters, comprising 5096 change.
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St George's Chapel (4pm)
Beforehand and particulars
Earlier than the Service the organ will likely 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 ■ O Traurigkeit, O Herzeleid: Dame Ethel Smyth ■ Grasp Tallis’s Testomony: Herbert Howells ■ Psalm Prelude Set 1,No. 1: Herbert Howells ■ Psalm Prelude Set 1,No. 2: Herbert Howells ■ Melody (Three Items): Samuel Coleridge-Taylor ■ Andante Sostenuto (Symphonie Gothique, Op. 70): Charles-MarieWidor ■ The Tree of Peace: JudithWeir ■ Nimrod (Variations On An Unique Theme, Op.36): Sir Edward Elgar ■ Prelude: Sir William H. Harris (1883–1973) ■ Sheep Might Safely Graze: (BWV 208) Johann Sebastian Bach ■ Rhosymedre: Ralph Vaughan Williams
The Service is led by The Proper Rev. David Conner, KCVO, Dean of Windsor. The Blessing will likely be pronounced by The Most Rev. and The Proper Honourable Justin Welby, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan.
At 3.45 pm 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.
At 3.53 pmThe State Hearse halts on the backside of the West Steps.
At 4.00 pm the Coffin Procession enters the Chapel:
Gentleman Ushers
Officers of Arms
Family of Queen Elizabeth II
HER MAJESTY’S COFFIN
surmounted by The Imperial State Crown, The Orb andThe Sceptre borne by the Bearer Celebration preceded by the Pall Bearers (Service Equerries to The Queen)
Order of Service
All stand because the Coffin passes by the West Door and strikes to the Quire because the Choir sings
PSALM 121
I WILL elevate 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; In order that the solar shall not burn thee by day: neither the moon by night time. 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; Because it was within the beg inning, is now, and ever shall be: world with out finish. Amen.
Music: Sir HenryWalford Davies, KCVO, OBE (1869–1941)
All then sit because the Choir sings
THE RUSSIAN CONTAKION OF THE DEPARTED
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 thus thou didst ordain, when thou createdst me, saying,
Mud thou artwork, and unto mud shalt thou return.
All we go right down to the mud; and, weeping o’er the grave we make our tune: Alleluya, alleluya, alleluya.
Give relaxation, O Christ, to thy servant with thy Saints: The place sorrow and ache are not any extra; neither sighing however life eternal.
All stand because the Dean of Windsor says
THE BIDDING
WE have come collectively to commit into the palms of God the soul of his servant Queen Elizabeth. Right here, in St George’s Chapel, the place she so usually worshipped, we're certain to think of somebody whose uncomplicated but profound Christian Religion bore a lot fruit. Fruit, in a lifetime of unstinting service to the Nation, the Commonwealth and the broader world, but additionally (and particularly to be remembered on this place) in kindness, concern and reassuring look after her household and pals and neighbours. Within the midst of our quickly altering and often 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 during 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.
All stay standing.
THE HYMN
ALL my hope on God is based; He doth nonetheless my belief renew. Me by change and probability he guideth, Solely 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, gentle and life attend him, Magnificence springeth out of naught. Evermore From his retailer New-born worlds rise and adore.
Each day doth th’Almighty giver Bounteous items on us bestow; His want our soul delighteth, Pleasure leads us the place we go. Love doth stand At his hand; Pleasure doth wait on his command.
Nonetheless from man to God everlasting Sacrifice of reward be achieved, Excessive above all praises praising For the reward of Christ his Son. Christ doth name Every body: Ye who observe shall not fall.
Phrases: Robert Bridges, OM (1844–1930) primarily based on the German of Joachim Neander (1650–80)
Music:‘MICHAEL’ Herbert Howells, CH, CBE (1892–1983)
All sit.
THE READING
Revelation 21.1–7
Learn by the Dean of Windsor, Register of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
I SAW 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 a fantastic voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with males, and he'll dwell with them, and so they 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 trustworthy. And he mentioned unto me, It's achieved. I'm Alpha and Omega, the start and the top. 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 will likely be his God, and he shall be my son.
All kneel or sit.
THE PRAYERS
Learn by the Rector of Sandringham, the Minister of Crathie Kirk and the Chaplain of the Royal Chapel,Windsor Nice Park.
■ REMEMBER, O Lord, thy servant Elizabeth who has gone earlier than us with the signal of religion, and now rests in sleep.In accordance with thy guarantees, grant unto her, and to all who repose in Christ, refreshment, gentle and peace; by 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 acquired from thee, and for the instance that by 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 not. Grant them peace; let gentle perpetual shine upon them; and, in thy loving knowledge and almighty energy, work in them the great functions of thy good will; by 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 completed; then Lord, in thy mercy, grant us protected lodging,a holy relaxation, and peace on the final; by Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
■ LORD God Almighty, King of creation, bless our King and all Members of the Royal Household. Might 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 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.
All say collectively
THE LORD’S PRAYER
OUR Father, which artwork in heaven, Hallowed be thy Identify; Thy kingdom come; Thy will likely be achieved; In earth as it's in heaven. Give us at the present time 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; However ship us from evil. For thine is the dominion,The ability, and the glory, Without end. Amen.
All sit because the Choir sings
THE MOTET
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 gentle; 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.
Phrases: John Donne, Music: SirWilliam Henry Harris, KCVO)
All stand for the presentation, in silence, of the Devices of State, to be acquired by the Dean of Windsor,from the Queen’s Bargemaster and a Serjeant of Arms, who locations them on the Excessive Altar.
All stay standing.
THE HYMN
CHRIST is made the positive basis, And the valuable corner-stone, Who, the 2 partitions underlying, Certain 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, immediately; With thy wonted loving-kindness, Hear thy folks as they pray; And thy fullest benediction Shed inside its partitions for ay.
Right here vouchsafe to all thy servants Presents of grace by prayer to achieve; Right here to have and maintain for ever, These 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, Whereas never-ending ages run. Amen.
Phrases: Latin seventh century Music:‘WESTMINSTER ABBEY’Tailored from Translated John M.Neale (1818-66) the Alleluyas in Purcell’s‘0 God,Thou artwork my God’ for BELVILLE inThe Psalmist 1843
On the finish of the hymn,The Queen’s Firm Camp Color is positioned on the Coffin byThe King having acquired it from the Regimental Lieutenant Colonel Grenadier Guards.
The Lord Chamberlain breaks his Wand which is positioned upon the Coffin. All stay standing.
THE COMMITTAL
Because the Coffin is lowered 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 times of man are however as grass: for he flourisheth as a flower of the sphere. For as quickly because the wind goeth over it, it's gone: and the place thereof shall understand it no extra. However the merciful goodness of the Lord endureth with no end in sight upon them that concern him: and his righteousness upon youngsters’s youngsters.
The Dean continues
GO forth upon thy journey from this world, O Christian soul; Within the title of God the Father Almighty who created thee; Within the title of Jesus Christ who suffered for thee; Within the title 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 at the present time be in peace, and thy dwelling within the heavenly Jerusalem. Amen.
All stay standing.
Garter King of Arms proclaims
THE STYLES AND TITLES OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II
THUS it hath happy Almighty God to take out of this transitory life unto His Divine Mercy the late Most Excessive, Most Mighty, and Most Glorious Monarch, Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the UK of Nice Britain and Northern Eire and of Her different Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Religion, 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 Main James M. Banks
LET us humbly beseech Almighty God to bless with lengthy life, well being and honour,
and all worldly happiness the Most Excessive, Most Mighty and Most Glorious Monarch, our Sovereign Lord, now, by the Grace of God, of the UK of Nice Britain and Northern Eire and of His different Realms and Territories King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Religion,and Sovereign of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. GOD SAVE THE KING
All stay standing because the Archbishop of Canterbury pronounces
THE BLESSING
GO forth into the world in peace; Be of excellent braveness, maintain quick that which is nice, render to nobody evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted, assist the weak, assist the troubled, 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 at all times. Amen.
All stay standing.
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
THE VOLUNTARY
Prelude and Fugue in C minor (BWV 546) Johann Sebastian Bach
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. On the Galilee Porch the Archbishop of York,the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Dean of Windsor take their depart.
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