tragedy? first that the light lit by a public service, by you all and your colleagues must never be put out even in the darkest moments and especially forjulia and david s children this is as dark as could be. light continues. in ourfirst reading we heard the words of the prophet isaiah speaking to defeated jewish captives held in slave labour camps outside babylon. the king was overthrown, they temple destroyed, scattered to the winds yet eyes as speaks of future triumph because of the faithfulness of god. cruel
adversity is not final destiny, darkness does not indoor. the light that david held out throughout his service inspires by his strong personal faith, service inspires by his strong personalfaith, that service inspires by his strong personal faith, that light held service inspires by his strong personalfaith, that light held by all in public service may flicker but it will not be extinguished. in the face of such injustice it must be for all of us to determine to shine that light all the more brightly. second, there is the promise ofjustice. sir paul s words to a small church grieving humanly for those who have died, paul tells them that grief is right and normal. but for those who are servants of
as we express the determination to maintain our public service. here we seek gods protection and the need to needful guest of courage and strength of the days ahead. let us ra . god strength of the days ahead. let us pray- god of strength of the days ahead. let us pray- god of hepe strength of the days ahead. let us pray. god of hope we strength of the days ahead. let us pray. god of hope we come - strength of the days ahead. let us pray. god of hope we come to - strength of the days ahead. let us pray. god of hope we come to you i strength of the days ahead. let us i pray. god of hope we come to you in shock and grief and confusion of heart, help us to find peace in the knowledge of your loving mercy to all your children. and give us light to guide us out of our doctors into the assurance of your love injesus christ our lord. amen.