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Entrance: Bridal March by Wagner
Hymn: Sing of the Lord's Goodness
(All hymns sung by Sacred Heart Folk Group - and a big thank you to them!)
| Verse 1. Sing of the Lord's goodness Father of all wisdom, come to him and bless his name. Mercy he has shown us, his love is forever, faithful to the end of days. Chorus: Come, then, all you nations, sing of your Lord's goodness, melodies of praise and thanks to God. Ring out the Lord's glory, praise him with your music, worship him and bless his name. Verse 2. Power he has wielded, honor is his garment risen from the snares of death. His word he has spoken, one bread he has broken, new life he now gives to all. | Chorus Verse 3. Courage in our darkness, comfort in our sorrow, Spirit of our God most high; solace for the weary, pardon for the sinner, splendor of the living God. Chorus Verse 4. Praise him with your singing, praise him with the trumpet praise God with the lute and harp; praise him with the cymbals, praise him with your dancing, praise God till the end of days. |
Entrance Rite and Initial Prayer
First Reading: Romans Ch12: V1-2 & 9-18 (Actual reading is from Jerusalem Bible, this version is the NIV since the Jerusalem version is not available)
To be read by Teresa Brown
| Verse 1. You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, Who abide in His shadow for life, Say to the Lord, "My Refuge, My Rock in Whom I trust." Chorus: And He will raise you up on eagle's wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun, And hold you in the palm of His Hand Verse 2. The snare of the fowler will never capture you, And famine will bring you no fear; Under His Wings your refuge, His faithfulness your shield. Chorus | Verse 3. You need not fear the terror of the night, Nor the arrow that flies by day, Though thousands fall about you, Near you it shall not come. Chorus Verse 4. For to His angels He's given a command, To guard you in all of your ways, Upon their hands they will bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone. Final Chorus. And He will raise you up on eagle's wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun, And hold you in the palm of His Hand. And hold you in the palm of His Hand. |
Second Reading: From "Owlsight" by Mercedes Lackey. (These are the marriage rites of the fictional tribe being written about, as said to the couple by the priest)
Gospel reading: Matthew Ch7 V21 & 24-29 (Actual reading is from Jerusalem Bible, this version is the NIV since the Jerusalem version is not available)
Sermon: by Father Tony
Hymn: This Little Light of Mine
| Chorus: This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine! Verse 1. The light that shines is the light of love, It lights the darkness from above It shines on me and it shines on you And it shows what the power of love can do Gonna shine my light both bright and clear, Shine my light both far and near. Where there's a dark corner in this here land I'm gonna let my little light shine! | Chorus Verse 2. Monday He gave me the gift of love Tuesday His peace came from above Wednesday He gave me a little more grace Thursday He told me to have more faith Friday He told me to watch and pray Saturday He told me just what to say Sunday He gave me the power divine Just to let my little light shine Chorus |
Vows of marriage for Joanne and Philip, followed by the exchange of rings
Hymn: I Watch the Sunrise
| Verse 1. I watch the sunrise lighting the sky, casting its shadows near. And on this morning bright though it be, I feel those shadows near me. Chorus: (But) you are always close to me following all my ways. May I be always close to you following your ways, Lord. Verse 2. I watch the sunlight shine through the clouds, warming the earth below. And at the mid-day, life seems to say:"I feel your brightness near me." | Chorus: For you are always…… Verse 3. I watch the sunset fading away, lighting the clouds with sleep. And as the evening closes its eyes, I feel your presence near me. Chorus: For you are always…… Verse 4. I watch the moonlight guarding the night, waiting till morning comes. The air is silent, earth is at rest-only your peace is near me. Chorus: Yes you are always…… |
Prayers and blessing for the couple (Response to prayers: Lord graciously hear us)
To be read by Judith Lane
The Lord's Prayer: From the Book of Common Prayer
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.
Final Blessing
Signing the Civil Register By Philip, Joanne and the witnesses.
During the signing: Hymn: "Love is His Word" (no audio link available)
| Verse 1: Love is his word, Love is his way Feasting with men, fasting alone, Living and dying, rising again Love, only love, is his way. Chorus: Richer than gold, is the love of the Lord Better than splendour and wealth Verse 2: Love is his way, love is his mark Sharing his last, Passover feast Christ at his table, host to the twelve Love, only love, is his mark. Chorus Verse 3: Love is his mark, love is his sign, Bread for our strength, wine for our joy, "This is my body, this is my blood" Love, only love, is his sign. Chorus Verse 4: Love is his sign, love is his news "Do this," he says "lest you forget All my deep sorrow, all my dear blood" Love, only love, is his sign Chorus | Verse 5: Love is his news, love is his name We are his own, chosen and called Family, brethren, cousins and kin. Love, only love is his name. Chorus Verse 6: Love is his name, love is his law Here his command, all who are his: "love one another, as I have loved you" Love, only love is his law Chorus Verse 7: Love is his law, Love is his word Love of the lord, Father and Word, Love of the spirit, God ever one Love, only love is his word. |
Final Notices
Exit of the couple to the hymn: Shine, Jesus, Shine
| Verse 1. Lord the light of Your love is shining In the midst of the darkness, shining; Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us, Set us free by the truth You now bring us, Shine on me, Shine on me. Chorus: Shine, Jesus, shine, Fill this land with the Father's glory; Blaze, Spirit, blaze, Set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow, Flood the nations with grace and mercy; Send forth Your Word, Lord And let there be light. Verse 2. Lord, I come into Your awesome presence From the shadows into Your radiance; By the blood I may enter Your brightness, Search me, try me, consume all my darkness. Shine on me, Shine on me | Chorus Verse 3. As we gaze on Your kingly brightness So our faces display Your likeness, Ever changing from glory to glory, Mirrored here may our lives tell Your story. Shine on me, shine on me. |
This will be available (as seen here) on fancy paper at the service so you do not need to print a copy out.
Unlike the rest of the celebration, where we welcome comments and suggestions, this is not open to change. It is how we like it, has been approved by Father Tony and the folk group and has taken quite a while to design. Thanks :-)
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