The Borough Service of Remembrance
2024
Mayor
Cllr Sallie Barker MBE
Sunday 10" November 2024
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Music before the service:
Nimrod
Sir Edward Elgar, arr. William Harris
Please stand at the entrance of the Civic Procession
Welcome
We meet in the presence of God.
We commit ourselves to work in penitence and faith
for reconciliation between the nations,
that all people may, together, live in freedom, justice and peace.
We pray for all who in bereavement, disability and pain
continue to suffer the consequences of fighting and terror.
We remember with thanksgiving and sorrow
those whose lives, in world wars and conflicts past and
present, have been given and taken away.
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Hymn
St Anne
During the hymn, Standards are received.
O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
our shelter from the stormy blast,
and our eternal home;
Under the shadow of thy throne
thy saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is thine arm alone,
and our defence is sure.
Before the hills in order stood,
or earth received her frame,
from everlasting thou art God,
to endless years the same.
A thousand ages in thy sight
are like an evening gone,
short as the watch that ends the night
before the rising sun.
Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
bears all its sons away;
they fly forgotten, as a dream
dies at the opening day.
O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
be thou our guard while troubles last,
and our eternal home.
Paraphrase of Psalm 90, Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
Act of Penitence
Let us confess to God the sins and shortcomings of the world; its
pride, its selfishness, its greed; its evil divisions and hatreds. Let us
confess our share in what is wrong, and our failure to seek and
establish that peace which God wills for all people.
Silence for personal acknowledgement of responsibility before God.
From the hatred which divides nation from nation,
and race from race,
Good Lord, deliver us.
From the covetous desires of nations to possess what
is not their own,
Good Lord, deliver us.
From the greed which lays waste the earth,
Good Lord, deliver us.
From our indifference to the plight of the imprisoned,
the homeless, the refugee,
Good Lord, deliver us.
May the God of love and power forgive you and free
you from your sins, heal and strengthen you by his Spirit,
and raise you to new life in all its fullness.
Amen.
O Lord, our maker and our strength,
from whose love we cannot be parted,
either by death or life;
hear our prayers and thanksgivings
for all whom we remember this day;
fulfilin them the purpose of your love
and bring us all, with them, to your eternal joy,
for your mercy’s sake. Amen.
Please sit.
First Reading: Isaiah 2:2-5
Read by Zée Franklin MP
In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house
shall be established as the highest of the mountains,
and shall be raised above the hills;
all the nations shall stream to it.
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Many peoples shall come and say,
‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
to the house of the God of Jacob;
that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.’
For out of Zion shall go forth instruction,
and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
“He shall judge between the nations,
and shall arbitrate for many peoples;
they shall beat their swords into ploughshares,
and their spears into pruning-hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war any more.
O house of Jacob, come, let us walk
in the light of the Lord!
A Local Regiment Perspective
Colonel Patrick Crowley MBE DL
Hymn
Song 1
During the hymn, wreaths are laid at the Queen’s Memorial.
Eternal God, before whose face we stand,
Your earthly children, fashioned by your hand,
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Hear and behold us, for to you alone
All hearts are open, all our longings known:
So for our world and for ourselves we pray
The gift of peace, O Lord, in this our day.
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We come with grief, with thankfulness and pride,
To hold in honour those who served and died;
We bring our hurt, our loneliness and loss,
To him who hung forsaken on the cross;
Who, for our peace, our pains and sorrows bore,
And with the Father lives for evermore.
O Prince of Peace, who gave for us your life,
Look down in pity on our sin and strife.
May this remembrance move our hearts to build
A peace enduring, and a hope fulfilled,
When every flag of tyranny is furled
And wars at last shall cease in all the world.
From earth’s long tale of suffering here below
We pray the fragile flower of peace may grow,
Till cloud and darkness vanish from our skies
To see the Sun of Righteousness arise.
When night is past and peace shall banish pain,
All shall be well, in God’s eternal reign.
Timothy Dudley-Smith (1926-2024)
Please sit.
Second Reading: Matthew 5:1-12
Read by Councillor Sallie Barker MBE, The Mayor of Guildford
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat
down, his disciples came to him. 2Then he began to speak, and taught
them, saying:
3‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
>‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
6‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they
will be filled.
7‘Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
8‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
°‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
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'°‘Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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" ‘Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter
all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 2Rejoic
e and be
glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way
they
persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Anthem
They that
go down to the sea in ships
Herbert Sumsion (1899-1995)
They that go down to the sea in ships:
and occupy their business in great waters;
These men see the works of the Lord: and his wonders in the deep.
For at his word the stormy wind ariseth:
which lifteth up the waves thereof.
They are carried up to the heaven, and down again to the deep:
Their soul melteth away because of the trouble.
They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man:
and are at their wits' end.
So when they cry unto the Lord in their trouble:
he delivereth them out of their distress.
For he maketh the storm to cease: so that the waves thereof are still.
Then are they glad, because they are at rest:
and so he bringeth them unto the haven where they would be.
Words from Psalm 107
The Sermon
Canon Simon Butler
Hymn
Petra
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myselfin Thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy riven side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save me from its guilt and power.
Not the labour of my hands
Can fulfil Thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All for sin could not atone,
Thou must save, and thou alone.
Nothing in my hands | bring,
Simply to Thy cross | cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress,
Helpless, look to Thee for grace:
Foul, | to the fountain fly,
Wash me, Saviour, or | die.
While | draw this fleeting breath,
When mine eyelids close in death,
When | soar through tracts unknown,
See Thee on Thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myselfin Thee.
A. M. Toplady (1740-78)
Prayers
Led by The Revd Canon Chris Hollinghurst, Canon for Public
Engagement, Guildford Cathedral
In peace let us pray to the Lord.
Please sit for prayer.
We pray for the leaders of the nations,
that you will guide them in the ways of freedom, justice and truth.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who bear arms on behalf of the nation,
that we may have discipline and discernment,
courage and compassion.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for our enemies, and those who wish us harm,
that you will turn the hearts of all to kindness and friendship.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for the wounded and the captive,
the grieving and the homeless,
that in all their trials they may know your love and support.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who need our prayers today...Silence follows.
Most holy God and Father,
hear our prayers for all who strive for peace
and all who fight for justice.
Help us, who today remember the cost of war,
to work for a better tomorrow;
and, as we commend to you lives lost in terror and conflict,
bring us all, in the end, to the peace of your presence;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
We join our prayers with all who pray the words Jesus taught us:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name:
thy kingdom come; thy will be done;
on earth as itis 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
St Helen
During the hymn, the Standards are returned to the bearers.
Lord of lords and King eternal,
down the years in wondrous ways
you have blessed our land and guided,
leading us through darkest days.
For your rich and faithful mercies,
Lord, accept our thankful praise.
Speak to us and every nation,
bid our jarring discords cease;
to the starving and the homeless
bid us bring a full release;
and on all this earth’s sore turmoil
breathe the healing of your peace.
Love that binds us all together
be upon the Church outpoured;
shame our pride and quell our factions,
smite them with your Spirit’s sword;
till the world, our love beholding,
claims your power and calls you Lord.
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Saviour, by your mighty Passion
Once you turned sheer loss to gain,
Wresting in your risen glory
Victory from your cross and pain;
Now O Saviour, dead and risen,
In us triumph, live and reign.
Jack C Winslow (1882-1974)
Closing Prayer
Most gracious God
in your will is our peace.
Turn our hearts to yourself
that, by the power of the Spirit,
the peace that is founded on righteousness
might be established throughout the world,
for the glory of your name. Amen.
The Standard-bearers leave and the Church Procession departs.
The congregation is asked to leave church immediately in order to
watch the Parade, or to make your way to the Castle Grounds.
Please take this Order of Service with you.
The Civic Procession then leaves the church.
Organ:
Fugaab5 (‘StAnne’),
BWV 552
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Johann Sebastian Bach
On leaving the Church
All veterans, cadets and youth groups who are to march to the Castle Grounds
will form up in threes along the Upper High Street on markers placed on the
street in advance. Those veterans who feel that they cannot march with their
detachments should make their way to the castle in advance.
Order of the march
Friary Brass Band
Queen's Regiment, Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment and Combined Veterans
Women’s Royal Army Corps Association
National Malaya and Borneo Veterans’ Association
Royal Air Force Association
War Widow’s Association
Armed Forces Serving Personnel
Royal Marine/Sea Cadets
Army Cadet Force
Air Training Corps
StJohn Ambulance
Cubs/Scouts/Brownies/Guides
The Salvation Army/Rotary Club/Guildford Lions
Any individual laying a wreath on behalf of an organisation or relative
When the Parade is formed up, a roll on the side drum will be the signal for the
Parade to be stood correctly “At Ease”.
The Parade Marshal will give “Parade Shun” followed by “First detachment, by
the left, Quick March”.
The Band and the first detachment will step off, in quick time, other
detachments will step off in turn under instruction from their own commanders.
All detachments will give an ‘Eyes Left’ to the Mayor and party as they pass the
ceremonial steps of Holy Trinity.
Procedure on arrival at Castle Grounds
The Band will march through the gate, wheel to the left, and continue playing
from the balcony.
No detachment commander is to order ‘Halt’ or ‘Mark Time’ on approaching the
gate. Break order of march if necessary but keep moving (under the instruction
of the stewards) to your allocated area on the bowling green.
Wreath bearers should peel off at this stage and form up, in rows, at the front of
right of the main bowling green (facing the Castle) to await the arrival of the
clergy, mayor, councillors and other dignitaries.
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Ceremony at Castle Grounds
Officiant
Most holy God
hear our prayers for all who strive for peace
and all who fight forjustice.
Help us, who today remember the cost of war,
to work for a better tomorrow;
and, as we commend to you lives lost in terror and conflict,
bring us all, in the end, to the peace of your presence;
where you live and reign in perfect harmony.
All
Amen.
Let us remember before God, and commend to his keeping
those who have died for their country in war,
those whom we knew, and whose memory we treasure,
and all those who have lived and died in the service of
others.
All remain still as a local veteran reads the Exhortation:
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.
All
We will remember them.
The two-minute silence is sounded by the Last Post.
The silence is ended by the Reveille,
A local veteran leads the Kohima Epitaph:
When you go home, tell them of us and say,
All
for your tomorrow, we gave our today.
Wreaths are laid at two Memorials. Choirs sing as this takes place.
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The Holy Trinity Church choir sings
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.
Lawrence Binyon (1869-1943)
Mark Blatchly (b.1960)
Vivace Chorus sings
O Crux ave, spes unica,
Hail Cross, of hopes the most sublime!
hoc passionis tempore.
Now, in the mournful Passion time;
Auge piis iustitiam
New grace in pious hearts implant,
reisque dona veniam.
And pardon to the guilty grant.
O Crux ave, spes unica,
hoc passionis tempore.
Rihards Dubra (b. 1964)
The Holy Trinity Church choir sings
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
between the crosses row on row.
They mark our place; and in the sky
the larks still sing, singing bravely fly.
Scarce heard above the guns below
We lived, felt dawn, saw the sunset glow.
Now that the poppies grow we shall not sleep,
year after year making all our lives complete.
Though we loved and we were loved, and now we lie
there among the poppies hope will never die.
Take up our quarrel with the foe
to you from failing hands we throw
the torch be yours to hold on high
if you break faith with those who die.
Words: adapted from the poem by John McCrae (1872-1918)
Music: Anthony Merryweather (b. 1973)
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Act of Commitment
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.
Minister:
Will you strive for all that makes for peace?
All:
We will.
Minister:
Will you seek to heal the wounds of war?
All:
We will.
Minister:
Will you work for the good of all humanity?
All:
We will.
Minister
Merciful God,
we offer to you the fears in us
that have not yet been cast out by love:
May we accept the hope you have placed
in the hearts of all people,
and live lives ofjustice, courage and mercy,
through Jesus Christ our risen Redeemer. Amen.
Hymn
And did those feet in ancient time
walk upon England's mountains green?
And was the holy Lamb of God
on England's pleasant pastures seen?
And did the countenance divine
shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
among these dark satanic mills?
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Bring me my bow of burning gold!
Bring me my arrows of desire!
Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire!
| will not cease from mental fight,
nor shall my sword sleep in my hand,
till we have built Jerusalem
in England's green and pleasant land.
William Blake
Blessing
God grant to the living, grace; to the departed, rest;
to the Church, the King, the Commonwealth and all
humanity, peace and concord; and to us and all his
servants, 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.
National Anthem
God save our gracious King,
l'ong live our noble King,
God save the King.
Send him victorious,
happy and glorious,
long to reign over us;
God save the King.
Thy choicest gifts in store,
on him be pleased to pour,
long may he reign.
May he defend our laws,
and ever give us cause
to sing with heart and voice,
God save the King.
Please wait while the Choirs and Civic Procession leave
the Castle Grounds.
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