Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving, St Paul's Cathedral – Order of Service

THE NATIONAL SERVICE

of

THANKSGIVING

TO CELEBRATE

THE DIAMOND JUBILEE

OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL

Tuesday 5th June 2012

10.30 am

The combined Choirs of

St Paul’s Cathedral and Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal

are directed by

ANDREW CARWOOD

Director of Music, St Paul’s Cathedral

The Diamond Choir

brings together children from across

the United Kingdom

to sing an anthem

especially commissioned by the Chapter of St Paul’s

‘The Call of Wisdom’ by WILL TODD

The Organ of St Paul’s Cathedral

is played for the Service by

SIMON JOHNSON

Organist and Assistant Director of Music

and before the Service by

TIMOTHY WAKERELL, Sub-Organist

and SIMON HOGAN, Organ Scholar

Before and after the service

The St Paul’s Cathedral Guild of Ringers

ring ‘Stedman Cinques’

The flowers have been arranged by

The St Paul’s Cathedral flower arrangers

through the generosity of

The Worshipful Company of Gardeners

The Wren Brass Ensemble

accompanies the hymns

‘Old Hundredth’ and ‘Cwm Rhondda’

The State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry

are led by

TRUMPET MAJOR TIM WEST

The Fanfare Trumpeters of the Central Band of the Royal Air Force

are conducted by

WING COMMANDER DUNCAN STUBBS RAF

playing the specially composed fanfare

‘Jubilate’ by Duncan Stubbs

The Band of the Welsh Guards

is directed by

Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Barnwell

Music before the Service

Simon Hogan, Organ Scholar, plays

Toccata and Fugue (The Wanderer) … … … … C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918)

Organ Sonata in E flat … … … … … … … … Edward Bairstow (1874-1946)

Rhosymedre… … … … … … … … … Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

Adagio in E from Three Pieces for Organ … … … … Frank Bridge (1879-1941)

The Band of the Welsh Guards plays

Lascia ch’io pianga from Rinaldo (1711) George Frederic Handel (1685-1759)

Ave verum corpus (Op. 1, No 2) … … … … … … … Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

Die Himmel rühmen des Ewigen Ehre from

Gellert Leider (Op. 48, No 4)… …… … … Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Let us rejoice… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Anon

arr. Philip Sparke (b.1951)

Wachet auf from St Paul (Op. 36) … … … … … Felix Mendelssohn (1809-47)

Rêverie (1890)… … … … … …… … … … … Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Timothy Wakerell, Sub-Organist, plays

Toccata and Fugue in F (BWV 540) … … Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Fantaisie in E flat (1857) … … … … … … Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)

Overture to St Paul (Op. 36) … … … … … … … Felix Mendelssohn (1809-47)

arr. W. T. Best (1826-97)

Chorale Prelude on ‘Dundee’ … … … … … … C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918)

ORDER OF SERVICE

The congregation is asked to join in all texts printed in bold.

Remain seated for all processions until the fanfare is sounded as HerMajesty The Queen and

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrive at the West Steps of the Cathedral.

At 9.45 am, the Chapter, the Bishop of London and the Archbishop of Canterbury leave the

Dean’s Aisle and proceed down the South Aisle to the Great West Door of the Cathedral.

From 9.50 am,Members of the Royal Family arrive and are greeted at the GreatWest Door

of the Cathedral by the Chapter, the Bishop of London and the Archbishop of Canterbury

before being accompanied to their seats under the Dome.

At 9.55 am, Visiting Representatives of World Faiths leave the Dean’s Aisle and move to their

places under the Dome.

At 10.00 am, the Kings of Arms, Heralds and Pursuivants leave the Minor Canons’ Aisle

and proceed to the West End of the Cathedral.

The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard leaves the North Steps leading from

the Crypt and moves by way of the North Nave Aisle to take up its position at the West End

of the Cathedral.

Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms follows the

Yeomen of the Guard and proceeds through the Nave to take up their positions under the Dome.

At 10.05 am, the Lord Mayor arrives at the foot of the West Steps.

At 10.07 am, the Choir of Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal, the Choir of St Paul’s Cathedral,

the College of Minor Canons, Visiting Ecumenical Dignitaries, the College of Canons, the

Serjeant of the Vestry of Her Majesty’s Chapels Royal, the Sub-Dean of Her Majesty’s

Chapels Royal, the Keeper of the Closet, the Clerk of the Closet, the Lord High Almoner, the

Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Archbishops of Armagh and Wales, the

Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and the Archbishop of York

leave the Dean’s Aisle and move to their places in the Quire.

From 10.10 am, Members of the Royal Family arrive by car at the foot of the West Steps

where they are greeted by the Lord Mayor and conducted to the Great West Door where they

are received by the Chapter, the Bishop of London and the Archbishop of Canterbury before

being accompanied to their places under the Dome.

At 10.25 am, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall,

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Henry of Wales arrive at the foot of the

West Steps and are conducted by The Lord Mayor to the Great West Door where they are

received by the Chapter, the Bishop of London and the Archbishop of Canterbury.

At 10.28 am, stand when a fanfare is sounded as Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal

Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrive at the foot of the West Steps and are conducted to

the Great West Door. Her Majesty is preceded by the Lord Mayor bearing the Pearl Sword.

Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh are received by

the Chapter, the Bishop of London and the Archbishop of Canterbury and, with The Prince

of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince

Henry of Wales, a procession is formed.

The Queen’s Procession

A Virger

The Cross of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury

The Dean’s Virger

The Crucifer and Acolytes

The Ceremoniarius

The Chapter

A Virger

The Chancellor of the Diocese of London

The Bishop of London

The Bishop’s Chaplain

The Kings of Arms, Heralds and Pursuivants

Prince Henry of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge The Duke of Cambridge

The Duchess of Cornwall The Prince of Wales

The Lord Mayor bearing the Pearl Sword

The Duke of Edinburgh THE QUEEN

At 10.30 am, a Fanfare is sounded.

Introit

during which The Queen’s procession moves through the Nave.

We praise thee, O God: we acknowledge thee to be the Lord.

All the earth doth worship thee: the Father everlasting.

To thee all angels cry aloud:

the heavens, and all the powers therein.

To thee cherubin and seraphin: continually do cry,

Holy, holy, holy: Lord God of Sabaoth;

Heaven and earth are full of the majesty: of thy glory.

The glorious company of the apostles: praise thee.

The goodly fellowship of the prophets: praise thee.

The noble army of martyrs: praise thee.

The holy Church throughout all the world: doth acknowledge thee;

The Father: of an infinite majesty;

Thine honourable, true: and only Son;

Also the Holy Ghost: the Comforter.

Thou art the King of glory: O Christ.

Thou art the everlasting Son: of the Father.

When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man:

thou didst not abhor the Virgin’s womb.

When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death:

thou didst open the kingdom of heaven to all believers.

Thou sittest at the right hand of God: in the glory of the Father.

We believe that thou shalt come: to be our judge.

We therefore pray thee, help thy servants:

whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood.

Make them to be numbered with thy saints: in glory everlasting.

Music: Te Deum in G

Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

The Bidding

given by

The Very Reverend David Ison,

Dean of St Paul’s

We come to this Cathedral Church today to give thanks to almighty God for

the prosperous reign of The Queen and to rejoice together in this year of Her

Majesty’s Jubilee as we celebrate sixty years of her sovereignty and service.

As we come together as loyal subjects from all parts of the Realms and

Commonwealth of Nations, we give thanks for the blessings bestowed by God

on our Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth, and we celebrate the identity and

variety which our nations under her have enjoyed.

We come as people of faith to pray for Her Majesty The Queen and all

members of the Royal Family; asking that God will continue to bless and guide

them in all that they undertake, and that they may find strength and

enrichment in the celebration of this Jubilee.

We also come to give thanks for HerMajesty’s loyal service and commitment,

lived through a deep sense of vocation in Christ to the glory of almighty God;

praying that we may be inspired by her example, and that God will continue

to grant her steadfastness of faith and the love of all her people.

All these our thanksgivings and prayers we offer to almighty God in the words

that Jesus 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.

Hymn

All people that on earth do dwell,

Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice;

Him serve with fear, his praise forth tell,

Come ye before him, and rejoice.

The Lord, ye know, is God indeed,

Without our 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. Amen.

Words: William Kethe (d.1594) Tune: Old Hundredth

Genevan Psalter (1551)

arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

Sit

The Old Testament Reading

read by

The Right Reverend Michael Colclough,

Canon Pastor, Canon in Residence

Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice? Hear, for

I will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right; for my

mouth will utter truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words

of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them. They

are all straight to one who understands and right to those who find knowledge.

Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold;

for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare

with her. I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I attain knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 8. 1, 6-12

The Psalm

Ascribe unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people:

ascribe unto the Lord worship and power.

Ascribe unto the Lord the honour due unto his Name:

bring presents, and come into his courts.

O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness:

let the whole earth stand in awe of him.

Tell it out among the heathen that the Lord is King:

and that it is he who hath made the round world

so fast that it cannot be moved;

and how that he shall judge the people righteously.

Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad:

let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is.

Let the field be joyful, and all that is in it:

then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice before the Lord.

For he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth:

and with righteousness to judge the world, and the people with his truth.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be:

world without end. Amen.

Words: Psalm 96. 7-13 Chant: Alan Gray (1855-1935)

The New Testament Reading

read by

The Right Honourable David Cameron, MP,

Prime Minister

I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to

present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is

your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed

by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of

God – what is good and acceptable and perfect.

For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of

yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober

judgement, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For

as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the

same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually

we are members one of another. We have gifts that differ according to the

grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in ministering; the

teacher, in teaching; the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the

leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.

Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one

another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honour. Do not

lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in

suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend

hospitality to strangers.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those

who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another;

do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than

you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble

in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably

with all.

Romans 12. 1-18

The Sermon

given by

The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr Rowan Williams,

Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan

Anthem

O thou the central orb of righteous love,

Pure beam of the most high, eternal light

Of this our wintry world; thy radiance bright

Awakes new joy in faith, hope soars above.

Come, quickly come, and let thy glory shine,

Gilding our darksome heaven with rays divine.

Thy saints with holy lustre round thee move,

As stars about thy throne, set in the height

Of God’s ordaining counsel, as thy sight

Gives measured grace to each thy power to prove.

Let thy bright beams disperse the gloom of sin,

Our nature all shall feel eternal day,

In fellowship with thee, transforming day

To souls erewhile unclean, now pure within. Amen.

Words: H. R. Bramley (1833-1917) Music: Charles Wood (1866-1926)

Remain seated or kneel

The Litany of Prayer and Thanksgiving

led by

The Reverend Jason Rendell,

Minor Canon and Sacrist

Jemma Samuel,

National Cadet of the Year, St John Ambulance

The Lord Shuttleworth, KCVO,

Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire

Able Cadet Hannah Subit,

Beckenham and Dulwich Unit, Sea Cadet Corps

His Excellency Kamalesh Sharma,

Commonwealth Secretary-General

Samuel Odusina,

Gold Award Participant, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Naomi Spencer,

Young Ambassador of the Year, The Prince’s Trust

Caitlin Ripley,

Queen’s Scout

Captain Giles R Sugdon, RLC,

The Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment

Let us give thanks for the lifelong service of Her Majesty as Monarch of this

Nation and Realms; as Head of the Commonwealth; as Defender of the Faith

and as a servant of the people. We pray that God will continue to bless and

guide her and that she may continue to find love, joy and peace in her life and

in her duties.

Lord, in your mercy.

Hear our prayer.

O God, who providest for thy people by thy power,

and rulest over them in love:

vouchsafe so to bless thy Servant our Queen,

that under her this nation may be wisely governed,

and thy Church may serve thee in all godly quietness;

and grant that she being devoted to thee with her whole heart,

and persevering in good works unto the end,

may, by thy guidance, come to thine everlasting kingdom;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Let us also give thanks for the rich inheritance of custom and values which we

find in this United Kingdom and throughout the Realms and Commonwealth.

We pray that we may grow closer together in our partnerships of government,

business, and civil society.

Lord, in your mercy.

Hear our prayer.

Go before us, O Lord, in all our doings,

with thy most gracious favour

and further us with thy continual help,

that in all our works begun, continued and ended in thee,

we may glorify thy holy name

and finally, by thy mercy, obtain everlasting life;

for thy name’s sake we ask it.

Amen.

Let us give thanks for the witness of the Christian Church, and of communities

of faith throughout the world, as we grow in respect for the traditions and

wisdom of our brothers and sisters. We pray that God will bless our common

witness, that as we share together in faith and service, we may be a powerful

symbol of faith, hope and love under God.

Lord, in your mercy.

Hear our prayer.

Teach us, good Lord, to serve thee as thou deservest;

to give, and not to count the cost,

to fight, and not to heed the wounds,

to toil, and not to seek for rest,

to labour, and not to ask for any reward,

save that of knowing that we do thy will;

now and for ever.

Amen.

Let us give thanks for the members of the Royal Family, for their service to

this country, as well as for the support they give to Her Majesty. We pray that

God will bless all that they do to support and encourage public and voluntary

service through their work with Institutions of the State, charities and other

organizations, that together we may honour one another, and seek the

common good.

Lord, in your mercy.

Hear our prayer.

Almighty God, the fountain of all goodness,

we humbly beseech thee to bless Philip Duke of Edinburgh,

Charles Prince of Wales and all the Royal Family:

endue them with thy Holy Spirit;

enrich them with thy heavenly grace;

prosper them with all happiness;

and bring them to thine everlasting kingdom;

for Jesus Christ’s sake.

Amen.

As we give thanks for Her Majesty’s reign of sixty years and the example of a

life symbolised by duty and sustained by faith, so we thank God for the

blessings we have received at his hand and for that grace which he has

bestowed on us in the Beloved.

Almighty God, Father of all mercies,

we thine unworthy servants

do give thee most humble and hearty thanks

for all thy goodness and loving-kindness

to us, and to all men;

We bless thee for our creation, preservation,

and all the blessings of this life;

but above all for thine inestimable love

in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ,

for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.

And we beseech thee,

give us that due sense of all thy mercies,

that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful,

and that we shew forth thy praise,

not only with our lips, but in our lives;

by giving up ourselves to thy service,

and by walking before thee

in holiness and righteousness all our days;

through Jesus Christ our Lord,

to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost

be all honour and glory,

world without end.

Amen.

God grant to the living, grace;

to the departed, rest;

to the Church, The Queen, the Commonwealth

and all humankind, peace and concord;

and to us his servants, life everlasting.

Amen.

Stand

Hymn

O Praise ye the Lord!

Praise him in the height;

Rejoice in his word,

Ye angels of light;

Ye heavens adore him

By whom ye were made,

And worship before him,

In brightness arrayed.

O praise ye the Lord!

Praise him upon earth,

In tuneful accord,

Ye sons of new birth;

Praise him who has brought you

His grace from above,

Praise him who has taught you

To sing of his love.

O praise ye the Lord!

All things that give sound;

Each jubilant chord,

Re-echo around;

Loud organs, his glory

Forth tell in deep tone,

And sweet harp, the story

Of what he has done.

O praise ye the Lord!

Thanksgiving and song

To him be outpoured

All ages along:

For love in creation,

For heaven restored,

For grace of salvation,

O praise ye the Lord! Amen. Amen.

Words: Henry Baker (1821-77) Tune: Laudate Dominum

C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918)

Sit

Anthem

Lord of wisdom, Lord of truth, Lord of justice, Lord of mercy;

Walk beside us down the years till we see you in your glory.

Striving to attain the heights, turning in a new direction,

Entering a lonely place, welcoming a friend or stranger.

I am here, I am with you.

I have called; do you hear me?

Silver is of passing worth, gold is not of constant value,

Jewels sparkle for a while: what you long for is not lasting.

Rulers govern under me with my insight and my wisdom.

Those who love me know my love; those who seek me find their answer.

God the Father and the Son, Holy Spirit, co-eternal;

Glory be ascribed to you, now and to the end of ages.

Words: Michael Hampel (b.1967) Music: Will Todd (b.1970)

based on Proverbs 8. 1-17

The Collect

led by

The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Richard Chartres KCVO,

Bishop of London and Dean of Her Majesty’s Chapels Royal

God of time and eternity,

whose Son reigns as servant, not master;

we give you thanks and praise

that you have blessed this Nation, the Realms and Territories

with ELIZABETH,

our beloved and glorious Queen.

In this year of Jubilee,

grant her your gifts of love and joy and peace

as she continues in faithful obedience to you, her Lord and God,

and in devoted service to her lands and peoples,

and those of the Commonwealth,

now and all the days of her life;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Stand

Hymn

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 till I want no more.

Open now the crystal fountain

Whence the healing stream doth flow;

Let the fire and 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 of praises

I will ever give to thee.

Words: William Williams (1717-91) Tune: Cwm Rhondda

trans. Peter Williams (1727-96) and others John Hughes (1873-1932)

arr. Simon Johnson (b.1975)

The Blessing

given by

The Archbishop of Canterbury

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 afflicted; honour everyone;

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.

The National Anthem

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!

Music: Thesaurus Musicus c.1743

arr. Gordon Jacob (1895-1984)

Music after the Service

Simon Johnson, Organist, plays

Orb and Sceptre (1953) … … … … … … … … … William Walton (1902-83)

The Band of the Welsh Guards plays

Pomp and Circumstance March No 4 … … … … … Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

War March of the Priests from Athalie (Op. 74) … Felix Mendelssohn (1809-47)

La Réjouissance from

Music for the Royal Fireworks (1749)… … George Frederic Handel (1685-1759)

Imperial March (1897) … … … … … … … … … Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh are conducted

by the Chapter, the Bishop of London and the Archbishop of Canterbury in procession to the

West End of the Cathedral, Her Majesty The Queen preceded by the Lord Mayor bearing

the Pearl Sword.

Members of the Royal Family follow to the Great West Door of the Cathedral, where the

Chapter, the Bishop of London and the Archbishop of Canterbury take their leave of them.

The Mayoral Party is conducted to the South West Door of the Cathedral.

The Choir of Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal, the Choir of St Paul’s Cathedral, the College

of Minor Canons, Visiting Ecumenical Dignitaries, the College of Canons, the Serjeant of

the Vestry of HerMajesty’s Chapels Royal, the Sub-Dean of HerMajesty’s Chapels Royal,

the Keeper of the Closet, the Clerk of the Closet, the Lord High Almoner, the Primus of the

Scottish Episcopal Church, the Archbishops of Armagh and Wales, the Moderator of the

General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and the Archbishop of York move from their

places in the Quire and return to the Dean’s Aisle.

Sit

The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard leaves theWest End of the Cathedral,

returning to the Crypt by way of the North Nave Aisle.

Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms follows the

Yeomen of the Guard.

The Kings of Arms, Heralds and Pursuivants leave the West End of the Cathedral and

return to the Minor Canons’ Aisle.

The Visiting Representatives of World Faiths move from their places under the Dome and

return to the Dean’s Aisle.

Please remain seated until invited to leave the Cathedral by a Wandsman or Steward.

The Congregation sat in the body of the Cathedral will then be directed to Guildhall for the

City of London Corporation’s Reception.