St John's Kirk of Perth

Words from the North Inch, Perth
as we gather to remember with humility Victory in Europe Seventy-Five years ago and to honour all who fought and died and those who came home.

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Organ Introit : Nimrod from Enigma Variations: Sir Edward Elgar

Introduction from the Memorial to the 51st Highland Division, the North Inch, Perth

The Call to Worship : Sentences from Ecclesiasticus

Paraphrase 18

Peace by George Herbert : 1593 - 1633
Dr Diana Murdoch

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Prayers

The Flowers of the Forest : The Pipes of Major Andrew Potter lead us into

The Tribute to the Millions

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Words of Laurence Binyon spoken by Major Tony Crease MBE  BEM

They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
we will remember them,

All : We will remember them.

 

The Last Post

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Silence

 

Reveille

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The Words of Sir Winston Spencer Churchill spoken on 8th May 1945
Sir Melville Jameson KCVO CBE

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Hymn
Eternal Father, strong to save

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The First Epistle of St Paul to the Corinthians Chapter 13
The Provost of Perth and Kinross : Mr Dennis Melloy

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Pie Jesu : Gabriel Fauré: sung by Michelle Campbell

The Gospel According to St John Chapter 15 verses 9 – 17

The Lord Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross : Mr Stephen Leckie

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Hymn :  I vow to thee, my country

The Sermon
Prayers : The Lord’s Prayer: The Prayer of St Ignatius Loyola

Hymn : Jerusalem

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The Benediction

The National Anthem