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>> Now in silence, let us in our hearts and minds recall our many reasons for
thanksgiving. Pray for all members of her family, and command Queen Elizabeth
to the care and keeping of Almighty God. Our merciful God, the Father of our
Lord, Jesus Christ, who is the resurrection and the life in whom whosoever
believeth shall live, though he die. And whosoever liveth and believeth in him
shall not die eternally. Who has taught us by His Holy Apostles, St. Paul, not
to be sorry, as men without hope for them that sleep in him. We meekly beseech
thee o father to raise us from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness
that when we shall depart this life, we may rest in Him as our hope is, this
our sister death. And that at the general resurrection in the last day, we may
be found acceptable in thy sight and receive that blessing which thy well
beloved son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee saying, "Come
ye blessed children of my father receive the kingdom prepared for you from the
beginning of the word." Grant this, we beseech the o merciful father through
Jesus Christ, our mediator, and redeemer. >> Amen. >> Now is Christ risen from
the dead and become the first fruit of them that sleep. For since by man came
death by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die
even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order,
Christ, the first fruit. Afterward, they that are Christ at His coming then
cometh the end. When he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the
Father. When he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. For
he must reign till he has put all enemies under His feet. The last enemy that
shall be destroyed is death. For this corruptible must put on incorruption and
this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put
on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be
brought to pass the saying that is written, "Death is swallowed up in victory.
O death." >> Where is thy sting? Oh, grave. Where is thy victory? The sting of
death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which
giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved
brethren be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.
For as much as He know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Thanks be
to God. MUSIC >> Let not your heart be troubled. Ye believe in God, believe
also in Me. In my father's house are many mansions. If it were not so I would
have told you, I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a
place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself, that where I am
there ye may be also. And whether I go, you know, and the way, you know,
Thomas sayeth unto him, "Lord, we know not whether thou goest. And how can we
know the way?" Jesus sayeth unto him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life.
No man cometh unto the Father but by me, if ye had known me, you should have
known my father also. I'm from henceforth ye know Him and have seen Him."
Philip sayeth unto him, "Lord, show us the Father, and it suffices us." Jesus
sayeth unto him, "Have I been so long time with you? And jet hast thou not
known me, Philip? He that has seen me, has seen the Father." Thanks be to God.
MUSIC >> Come Holy Spirit and fill our hearts with the bomb of your healing
love. Amen. The pattern for many leaders is to be exalted in life and
forgotten after death. The pattern for all who serve God, famous or obscure,
respected or ignored, is that death is the door to glory. Her late Majesty
famously declared on a 21st birthday broadcast that her whole life would be
dedicated to serving the nation and Commonwealth. Rarely has such a promise
being so well kept. Few leaders receive the outpouring of love that we have
seen. Jesus, who in our reading does not tell his disciples how to follow but
who to follow, said, I am the way, the truth and the life. Her late Majesty's
example was not set through her position or her ambition, but through whom she
followed. I know His Majesty shares the same faith and hope in Jesus Christ as
his mother. The same sense of service and duty. In 1953, the Queen began her
coronation with silent prayer just that at the high altar. Her allegiance to
God was given before any person gave allegiance to her. Her service to so many
people in this nation. The Commonwealth, and the world had its foundation in
her following Christ, God Himself, who said that he came not to be served, but
to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. People of loving service
are rare in any walk of life. Leaders of loving service are still rarer. But
in all cases, those who serve will be loved and remembered when those who
cling to power and privilege are long forgotten. The grief of this day felt
not only by the late Queen's family, but all around the nation, the
Commonwealth and the world arises from her abundant life and loving service.
Now gone from us. She was joyful. Present to so many touching a multitude of
lives. And we pray today, especially for all her family, grieving as every
family at a funeral including so many families around the world who have
themselves lost someone recently. But in this family's case, doing so in the
brightest spotlight. May God heal their sorrow. May the gap left in their
lives be marked with memories of joy and life. Her late Majesty's broadcast
during COVID lockdown ended with, "We will meet again." Words of hope from a
song of Vera Lynn. Christian hope means certain expectation of something not
yet seen. Christ rose from the dead and offers life to all, abundant life now
and life with God in eternity. As the Christmas Carol says where meek souls
will receive him still the dear Christ enters in. We will all face the
merciful judgment of God. We can all share the Queen's hope, which in life and
death inspired her servant, leadership. Service in life. Hope in death. All
who follows the Queen's example and inspiration of trust and faith in God can,
with her say, we will meet again. >> In confidence and trust, let us pray to
the Father. >> Let us give thanks to God for Queen Elizabeth's long life and
reign, recalling with gratitude her gifts of wisdom, diligence, and service. O
God, from whom cometh everything that is upright and true, accept our thanks
for the gifts of heart and mind that thou didst bestow upon thy daughter
Elizabeth, and which she showed forth among us in her words and deeds. And
grant that we may have grace to live our lives in accordance with thy will, to
seek the good of others, and to remain faithful servants unto our lives' end.
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. >> Confident in God's love and
compassion, let us pray for all those whose hearts are heavy with grief and
sorrow. Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of all comfort. Deal
graciously, we pray thee, with those who mourn. That casting every care on
thee, they may know the consolation of thy love. Through Jesus Christ, our
Lord. Amen. >> Let us pray for His Majesty the King and all the royal family,
that they may know the sustaining power of God's love and the prayerful
fellowship of God's people. 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 the royal family.
Endure them with thy Holy Spirit, enrich them with thy heavenly grace, prosper
them with all happiness, and bring them to thine everlasting kingdom. Through
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. >> In recognition of Queen Elizabeth's service
to this United Kingdom, let us rejoice in her unstinting devotion to duty, her
compassion for her subjects, and her counsel to her ministers, and we pray for
the continued health and prosperity of this nation. Almighty God, whose will
it is that all thy children should serve thee in serving one another, look
with love we pray thee on this nation. Grant to it's citizens grace to work
together with honest and faithful hearts, each caring for the good of all.
That seeking first thy kingdom and it's righteousness, they may possess all
things needful for their daily sustenance and the common good. Through Jesus
Christ our Lord, Amen. >> Let us give thanks for Queen Elizabeth's commitment
to the Commonwealth throughout her reign, for her service and dedication to
it's people, and for the rich bonds of unity and mutual support she sustained.
O Almighty and everlasting God, hear our prayer for the Commonwealth, and
grant it the guidance of dye wisdom. Inspire those in authority that they may
promote justice and the common good. Give to all its citizens the spirit of
mutual honor and respect, and grant to us all grace to strive for the
establishment of righteousness and peace for the honor of thy name. Amen. >>
We give thanks to God for Queen Elizabeth's loyalty to the faith she inherited
through her baptism, and confirmation, and affirmed at her coronation. For her
unswerving devotion to the gospel, and for her steadfast service as Supreme
Governor of the Church of England. Lord, we beseech thee to keep thy
household, the church in continual godliness. That through thy protection, she
may be free from all adversities and devoutly given to serve thee in all good
works, to the glory of thy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. >> Let
us pray that we may be given grace, to live as those who believe in the
communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection to eternal
life. Bring us, O Lord God, at our last awakening into the house and gate of
heaven. To enter into that gate and dwell in that house where there shall be
no darkness nor dazzling, but one equal light, no noise nor silence, but one
equal music. No fears nor hopes, but one equal possession. No ends nor
beginnings, but one equal eternity. In the habitation of thy glory and
dominion, world without end. Amen. >> In confidence and hope, let us pray to
the father in the words our savior taught us. Our father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be your name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in
heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation but
deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and glory forever
and ever, amen. 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 have thy gracing creation did for mankind in thy own image,
and in thy great love, offers to us life eternal in Christ Jesus, claiming the
promises of thy most blessed son, we entrust the soul of Elizabeth, our sister
here departed to thy merciful keeping in shore and certain hope of the
resurrection to eternal life, when Christ shall be all in all, who died and
rose again to save us and now liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy
Spirit in glory forever. Amen. Go forth all Christians so from this world, in
the name of God the Father Almighty who created thee. In the name of Jesus
Christ, Son of the living God, who suffered for thee. In the name of the Holy
Spirit, who was poured out upon thee and anointed thee. In communion with all
the blessed saints, and aided by the angels and archangels and all the armies
of the heavenly host, may thy portion this day be in peace, and thy dwelling
in the heavenly Jerusalem. Amen. >> God grant to the living grace, to the
departed rest, to the church, the king, the commonwealth, and all people,
peace and conquer, and to who are sinners, life everlasting. >> And the
blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be among
you and remain with you always. >> Amen. >> [inaudible 01:09:00] headdress.
[inaudible 01:09:03] headdress. Attention. [inaudible 01:09:39]. Forward
march. [inaudible 01:09:45]. >> [inaudible 01:09:45] forward march. [inaudible
01:17:43]. >> Can you all back off. >> [inaudible 04:12:58] can you see? I'm
not seeing [inaudible 04:12:59]. >> [inaudible 04:13:00] quick march. >>
[inaudible 04:13:02] service. >> [inaudible 04:13:04]. >> Yeah. >> [inaudible
04:13:05]. >> I wonder if [inaudible 04:13:06]. >> We really enjoyed it. They
missed out. >> [inaudible 04:13:08]. >> Ready? >> Let's hold. [inaudible
04:13:10]. >> I'm a 10. >> [inaudible 04:13:12]. Forward march. >> No, no.
[inaudible 04:33:14] >> We're here. [inaudible 04:33:18] >> Just check things
up. >> I bet you're running around. I can't see it. You're in my way out. >>
[inaudible 04:35:38] around that tree, do you see? >> [inaudible 04:35:40]. >>
I'm proud. >> I'm going to stay here until [inaudible 04:36:24]. >> You too?
>> Yeah [inaudible 04:36:34] >> Yeah. >> Thank you. >> You good? >> [inaudible
04:37:47] >> You can't? >> [inaudible 04:37:53] >> Right now? >> [inaudible
04:37:55] >> Good. All right. >> Can you see the horse? >> I can see a horse.
FOREIGN FOREIGN >> Thank you. Please stay on the right I want to pay
respect. >> We have come together to commit into the hands of God, the soul of
his servant Queen Elizabeth here in Saint George's Chapel, where she so often
worshiped. We are bound to call to mind someone who's uncomplicated, yet
profound Christian faith bore so much fruit. Fruit in a life of unstinting
service to the nation, the Commonwealth, and the wider world. But also and
especially, to be remembered in this place. In kindness, concern, and
reassuring care for her family and friends, and neighbors. In the midst of our
rapidly changing and frequently troubled world, her calm and dignified
presence has given us the confidence to face the future as she did with
courage and with hope. As with grateful hearts, we reflect on these and all
the many other ways in which her long life has been a blessing to us. We pray
that God will give us grace to honor her memory by following her example and
that with our sister Elizabeth, at last, we shall know the joys of life
eternal. >> I saw a new heaven and a new earth for the first heaven and the
first earth were passed away and there was no more sin. And I, John saw the
holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a
bride, adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven
saying, behold the tabernacle of God is with men and he will dwell with them.
And they shall be his people. 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
more deaths, neither sorrow nor crying. Neither shall there be any more pain.
For the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne and
said, behold, I make all things new. And he said to me, write for these words
are true and faithful. And he said unto me, it is done I am Alpha and Omega.
The beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is a thirst of the
fountain of the water of life freely. Either overcome it, shall inherit all
things. And I will be his God and he shall be my son. >> Remember, oh Lord, as
70, Elizabeth, who has gone before us with a sign of faith and now rests in
sleep. According to thy promises grant on to her and to all who repos in
Christ, refreshment, light, and peace through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen. >> Merciful father, and Lord of all life. We praise thee that thou has
made us in thine image. And that we reflect thy truth and light. We give
special thanks for the life of thy daughter Elizabeth, for the mercy she
received from thee. And for the example that through her life of service,
love, and faith, she has set before our eyes. Above all, we rejoice at thine
gracious promise to all thy servants living and departed, that we shall rise
again at the coming of our savior, Jesus Christ. We pray that in due time we
may share with our sister that clearer vision when we shall see thy face in
the same Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. >> Father of all, we pray to thee for
those whom we love, but see no longer. Grant them peace. Let light perpetual
shine upon them. And in thy loving wisdom and almighty power. Work in them the
good purposes of thy perfect will through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. O
Lord, support us all the day long of this travelers life until the shades
lengthen and the evening comes. Busy world is hashed and the fever of life is
over, and our work is done. Then Lord in thy mercy front her safe launching a
holy rest, and peace at the last, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. >>
Lord, God Almighty, King of creation, bless our king and all members of the
royal family. Make godliness be their guidance. May sanctity be their
strengths. May peace on earth be the fruits of their labors and their joy in
heaven thy eternal gift through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. God save our
gracious sovereign, and all the companions living and departed of the most
honorable and noble order of the guards. Amen. As our savior has taught us, so
we pray. Our father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom
come. Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily
bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them who trespass against
us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the
kingdom. >> The power and the glory forever and ever. Amen. >> Like as a
father forgive his own children. Even so as the Lord merciful, unto them that
fear him, for he knows where we are made. Remember is that we aren't that
dust. The days of man orbiters, grass. He flourishes as a flower of the field.
For as soon as the wind goes over it, it is gone. And the place thereof shall
know it no more. But the merciful goodness of the Lord endures forever and
ever upon them that fear Him. And His righteousness upon children's children.
Go forth upon the journey from this world, A Christians soul. In the name of
God, the Father Almighty, who created thee, in the name of Jesus Christ, who
suffered for thee, in the name of the Holy Spirit, who strengthened thee. In
communion with the blessings saints, and aided by angels and archangels. And
all the armies of the heavenly host. May die portion this day. Be in peace.
And thy dwelling in the heavenly Jerusalem. Amen. >> Thus, it has pleased
almighty God to take out of this transitory life unto His divine mercy. The
late, most high, most mighty, and most excellent monarch Elizabeth II. By the
grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and
other realms and territories. Queen, head of the Commonwealth, defender of the
faith, and sovereign of the most noble order of the gardener. >> That is
humbly beseech your almighty God to bless with a long life, health, and honor
and all worldly happiness. The most high, most mighty, and most excellent
monarch, our sovereign Lord Charles III. Now by the grace of God of the United
Kingdom, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and of his other realms and
territories, king head of the commonwealth, defender of the faith, and
sovereign of the most noble order of the Garter. >> Go forth into the world in
peace. Be of good courage. Hold fast that which is good. Render to no one evil
for evil. Strengthen the fainthearted, support the weak. Help the affected.
Honor all people. Love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy
Spirit. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy
Spirit, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen. FOREIGN