SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE

Words in bold type are said by all.     Words in normal type are said by a chaplain or reader.     Italics are for instructions

HYMN  Stand

All people that on earth do dwell,
sing to the Lord with cheerful voice:
him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell,
come ye before him and rejoice.

The Lord, ye know, is God indeed;
without out aid he did us make:
we are his folk, he doth us feed,
and for his sheep he doth us take.

O enter then his gates with praise,
approach with joy his courts unto;
praise, laud, and bless his Name always,
for it is seemly so to do.

For why? the Lord our God is good,
his mercy is for ever sure;
his truth at all times firmly stood,
and shall from age to age endure.

To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
the God whom heaven and earth adore,
from men and from the angel host
be praise and glory evermore. 

INTRODUCTION  Stand

We are here to worship Almighty God, whose purposes are good; whose power sustains the world he has made; who loves us, though we have failed in his service; who gave Jesus Christ for the life of the world; who by his Holy Spirit leads us in his way. As we give thanks for his great works, we remember those who have lived and died in his service and in the service of others; we pray for all who suffer through war and are in need; we ask for his help and blessing that we may do his will, and that the whole world may acknowledge him as Lord and King. 
                      Prayers and Psalm 91 may be said 
  
ACT OF REMEMBRANCE Stand
  
The minister says   
Let us remember before God, and commend to his sure keeping: those who have died for their country in war;
those whom we knew, and whose memory we treasure;
and all who have lived and died in the service of mankind.
Another shall say:
They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.   
And all repeat                We will remember them. 

The Last Post      The Silence.       The Reveille.
Wreathlaying and other ceremonies.
Almighty and eternal God, from whose love in Christ we cannot be parted, either by death or life: Hear our prayers and  thanksgivings for all whom we remember this day; fulfil in them the purpose of your love; and bring us all, with them, 
to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen.

HYMN  Stand

Guide me, O thou great redeemer, 
pilgrim through this barren land; 
I am weak, but thou art mighty; 
hold me with thy powerful hand: 
Bread of heaven, 
feed me now and evermore. 
  
Open now the crystal fountain 
whence the healing stream doth flow; 
let the fiery cloudy pillar 
lead me all my journey through: 
strong deliverer, 
be thou still my strength and shield. 
  
When I tread the verge of Jordan, 
bid my anxious fears subside; 
death of death, and hell's destruction, 
land me safe on Canaan's side: 
songs and praises 
I will ever give to thee. 
  
FIRST LESSON Sit

HYMN   Stand
  
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost but now am found,
was blind but now I see.

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!

The Lord has promised good to me,
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.

Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.

SECOND LESSON   Sit

SERMON   Sit
 
HYMN   Stand
  
Fight the good fight with all thy might,
Christ is thy strength and Christ thy right;
lay hold on life, and it shall be
thy joy and crown eternally.

Run the straight race, through God's grace,
lift up thine eyes and seek his face;
life with its way before us lies,
Christ is the path and Christ the prize.

Cast care aside, lean on thy Guide;
his boundless mercy will provide;
trust, and thy trusting soul shall prove
Christ is its life and Christ its love.

Faint not nor fear, his arms are near;
he changeth not, and thou art dear;
only believe, and thou shalt see
that Christ is all in all to thee. 
  
INTERCESSION   Sit

When the minister says:   Lord, in your mercy
           All answer:   Hear our prayer. 
  
 HYMN  Stand
  
Stand up, stand up for Jesus, 
ye soldiers of the cross! 
Lift high his royal banner, 
it must not suffer loss. 
From victory unto victory 
his army he shall lead, 
till every foe is vanquished, 
and Christ is Lord indeed. 
  
Stand up, stand up for Jesus! 
the solemn watchword hear; 
if while ye sleep he suffers, 
away with shame and fear. 
Where'er ye meet with evil, 
within you or without, 
charge for the God of battles, 
and put the foe to rout. 

Stand up, stand up for Jesus! 
The trumpet call obey; 
forth to the mighty conflict 
in this his glorious day. 
Ye that are men now serve him 
against the numbered foes; 
let courage rise with danger 
and strength to strength oppose. 

Stand up, stand up for Jesus! 
Stand in his strength alone; 
the arm of flesh will fail you, 
ye dare not trust your own. 
Put on the gospel armour, 
each piece put on with prayer; 
when duty calls or danger 
be never wanting there. 
  
Stand up, stand up for Jesus! 
the strife will not be long; 
this day the noise of battle, 
the next the victor's song. 
To him that overcometh 
a crown of life shall be; 
he with the king of glory 
shall reign eternally. 
 
ACT OF COMMITMENT   Stand
  
Let us pledge ourselves anew to the service of God and our fellow men and women: that we may help,  encourage, and comfort others, and support those working for the relief of the needy and for the peace and welfare of the nations. 
All say together:
Lord God our Father, we pledge ourselves to serve you and all mankind, in the cause of peace, for the relief of want and suffering, and for the praise of your name. Guide us by your Spirit; give us wisdom;
give us courage; give us hope; and keep us faithful
now and always. Amen.   
Let us pray in the words our saviour taught us:   
Our Father, who art in heaven,  hallowed be thy 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 the glory  for ever and ever.  Amen. 
  
NATIONAL ANTHEM   Stand

God save our gracious Queen,
Long live our noble Queen,
God save the Queen.
Send her victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us:
God save the Queen.

Thy choicest gifts in store
On her be pleased to pour,
Long may she reign.
May she defend our laws,
And ever give us cause
To sing with heart and voice,
God save the queen 

BLESSING  Stand
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