[bell ringing] [bagpipes playing and bell tolling.] [bell ringing.] [instructions being given] [bell ringing] [soft organ music playing] [bell ringing] [bell ringing] [choir singing] [choir singing] we have come together to commit into the hands of god the soul of his servant, queen elizabeth. here in st. george s chapel where she so often worshipped, we are bound to call to mind someone whose 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 give
that through these ceremonies, these processes. and you see just how well it is done. it has been well rehearsed, practiced and planned. she was an old lady who they knew would dywon day and while nobody wanted that day to arrive, they have been planning what to do for potentially decades. that means that when it comes down to it, all of the people you are seeing on screen now have practiced and practiced and practiced their roles. that includes, of course, her son, king charles, who now while he is grieving in the depths of his grief for his mother s death is taking on the enormous burden she used to have being a monarch. while people think about that in fairytales as a massive privilege and life of glamour, it is also an extremely difficult job and the burden of responsibility on him is now enormous. something that boris johnson mentioned when he spoke in the house of commons in tribute to queen elizabeth about the enormous burden she undertook at such an early age. he is u
let us pray. god of all grace, we thank you that you sent your son, jesus christ, to break the power of death and to bring life and immortality to light through the gospel. he shared our life and took himself our death and opened the kingdom of heaven to all who trust in him. look not on us, but look on us as found in him and bring us safely through judgment to the joy and peace of your presence. most gracious god, with all our hearts we thank you for the long life, the shining example, the steadfast commitment to duty, the strong faith, and the good humor of our wise and great queen. we thank you for the deep love she has inspired from all her subjects, for the many ways in which she met and welcomed people from all walks of life. for the diplomacy with which she resolved conflict and for the stability she brought to the commonwealth. for the life and example of our queen, with all of our hearts we give you thanks. for the king and the role he now assumes, grant him w
afflicted, 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. [organ playing] [congregation singing]