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Celebration Service for 80th Anniversary of VE and VJ Day from St James Barlborough

Service curated by choir director Steve Palfreyman. Organist: Mike Robinson. 00:00:00 Welcome and opening prayer (Rector) 00:03:51 Congregational hymn “O valiant hearts” To bring to mind all those who served in the land forces during the war. 00:07:50 God be in my head (Rutter) An earnest prayer dating back to the 16th century, versions of which may have been used by all sides 00:10:10 Cantique de Jean Racine (Fauré) In honour of the peoples of France who suffered occupation for 6 years 00:15:45 Congregational hymn “Eternal Father strong to save” To honour those in the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy who gave their lives 00:19:40 Bogoroditse Devo The Russian people recorded well over 20 million casualties due to the war 00:22:15 Abendlied Despite being our enemy, not all Germans were in favour of the war 00:25:30 Congregational hymn “Mine eyes have seen the glory” The battle hymn of the Republic - victory in Europe would not have been possible without America losing over 140,000 of her sons 00:29:10 Be still my soul (Sibelius) Finland fought to defend itself from Russia as part of the Axis forces, and then joined the Allies 00:33:53 How lovely are the messengers (Mendelssohn) Overall peace was still awaited as fighting still raged in the East 00:37:15 Congregational hymn “God is our strength and refuge” (Dambusters tune) In memory of all those who served in the air 00:40:35 In Paradisum (Faure) The eternal hope of all, that we may be led into paradise 00:44:10 Act of Remembrance A minister says: Let us remember before God, and commend to his sure keeping: those who have died for their country in war; those whom we knew, and whose memory we treasure; and all who have lived and died in the service of humanity. An older person says: They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. A younger person replies: At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. All affirm: We will remember them. 00:45:04 THE SILENCE 00:46:50 A minister says: Ever-living God we remember those whom you have gathered from the storm of war into the peace of your presence; may that same peace calm our fears, bring justice to all peoples and establish harmony among the nations, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Kohima Epitaph is said: When you go home tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today. The act of commitment is made: Let us commit ourselves to responsible living and faithful service. Will you strive for all that makes for peace? We will. Will you seek to heal the wounds of war? We will. Will you work for a just future for all humanity? We will. 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 of justice, courage and mercy; through Jesus Christ our risen Redeemer. Amen. The blessing (Rector) May God grant to the living, grace; to the departed, rest; to the Church, the King, the Commonwealth, and all people, peace and concord; and to us and all his servants, life everlasting; and the blessing of God almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, come down upon us and remain with us always. Amen. 00:48:36 They shall grow not old (Morton) 00:50:10 Organ Voluntary - The Dambusters Theme