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Interfaith Services
Eternal Light, shine into our hearts; eternal Goodness, deliver us from evil; eternal Power, be our support; eternal Wisdom, scatter the darkness of our ignorance; eternal Pity, have mercy upon us; that with all our heart and mind and soul and strength we may seek you and be brought by your infinite mercy to your holy presence, who are God for ever and ever. Amen.
All remain standing to sing The Hymn
Give me joy in my heart: keep me praising;
give me joy in my heart, I pray; Give me joy in my heart: keep me praising; keep me praising 'til the break of day.
Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, sing hosanna to the King of kings; sing hosanna, sing hosanna, sing hosanna to the King.
Give me peace in my heart: keep me resting;
give me peace in my heart, I pray; Give me peace in my heart: keep me resting;
keep me resting 'til the break of day. Refrain: Sing hosanna ...
Give me love in my heart: keep me serving;
Give me love in my heart, I pray: Give me love in my heart: keep me serving;
keep me serving 'til the break of day. Refrain: Sing hosanna ...
Music and Words: GIVE ME JOY, traditional; arranged by Christian Strover (c) Jubilate Hymns
All remain standing for The Dean of Westminster to give
THE BLESSING
Unto God's gracious mercy and protection we commit you. The Lord bless and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. The Lord lift his countenance upon you, and give you his peace. Amen.
Words: the Aaronic blessing. Numbers 6: 24-6
All remain standing. The Procession moves from the Lantern and Quire through the North Quire aisle and the centre of the Nave to the West Door.
Quire aisle and the centre of one
The Melodians Steel Orchestra plays and the Bells of the Abbey Church are rung.
(Reproduced with the kind permission of the Council of the Joint Commonwealth Societies)
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