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| A REMEMBRANCE SERVICE FOR SCHOOLS |
| NAME OF SCHOOL
REMEMBRANCE OBSERVANCE ORDER OF SERVICE 11 NOVEMBER 200_ Dear Students: Please remember that this is an act of prayer and worship in honour of our war dead. Please respect the occasion and refrain from any applause or cheers. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: by the MC WELCOME: by the Head/Principal. PROLOGUE: from, THE FUNERAL ORATION OF PERICLES (c.429 B.C.), read by But each one, man for man, has won imperishable praise, each one has gained a glorious grave-- not that sepulchre of earth wherein they lie, but the living tomb of everlasting remembrance wherein their glory is enshrined. For the whole earth is the sepulchre of heroes; monuments may rise and tablets be set up to them in their own land, but on the far-off shores there is an abiding memorial that no pen or chisel has traced; it is graven, not on stone or brass, but on the living heart of humanity. Take these men for your example. Like them, remember that prosperity can be only for the free; that freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it. THE ENTRANCE OF THE COLOURS Please stand while the cadet Flag Party carries in the Colours. THE NATIONAL ANTHEM: O CANADA O Canada, our home and native land, True Patriot Love in all Thy Son's Command. With glowing hearts we see Thee rise, The True North Strong and Free. From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for Thee. God keep our Land, Glorious and Free, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee! THE LAYING OF THE WREATH The Principal/Head and Head of Prefects/Student Council, accompanied by a cadet shall lay a wreath of remembrance at the Altar on behalf of the whole community. During the laying of the wreath the following hymn shall be sung: HYMN: O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST 1. O God our help in ages past 2. Under the shadow of thy throne Our hope for years to come. Thy saints have dwelt secure; Our shelter from the stormy blast. Sufficient is thine arm alone, And our Eternal Home. And our defence is sure. 3. Before the hills in order stood, 4. A thousand ages in thy sight Or earth received her frame Are like an evening gone From everlasting thou art God Short as the watch that ends the night To endless years the same Before the rising sun. 5. Time, like an ever-rolling stream 6. O God our help in ages past, Bears all its sons away; Our hope for years to come, They fly forgotten, as a dream Be thou our guard while troubles last Dies at the opening day. And our eternal home. OPENING PRAYER: By the chaplain. PLEASE BE SEATED. FIRST READING: A reading from the book of Ecclesiasticus, read by HYMN: I VOW TO THEE MY COUNTRY The School Choir 1. I vow to thee my country 2. And there's another country all earthly things above. I've heard of long ago, Entire and whole and perfect, Most dear to them that love her, The service of my love. Most great to them that know. The love that asks no question, We may not count her armies The love that stands the test, We may not see her King. That lays upon the altar, Her fortress is a faithful heart, the dearest and the best. Her pride is suffering. The love that never falters, And soul by soul and silently The love that pays the price. Her shining bounds increase. The love that lays undaunted, And her ways are ways of gentleness the final sacrifice. And all her paths are peace. Amen. SECOND READING: A reading from the Gospel according to St. Matthew Hymn “SOLDIER” sung by the Choir When you are a soldier, I will be your shield And I will go with you into the battlefield And when the arrows start to fly, take my hand and hold on tight. 'Cause I will be your shield when you are a soldier, a soldier. And I will be the one that you can cry your songs to; And my eyes will share your tears and when you are surrounded, The enemy is closing in. I will fight with you to the end. And when you're lost in darkness, I will hold the light. And I will help you find your way through the night. And I'll remind you of the truth, and keep the flame alive in you. And I will be your shield, yes, I will be your shield When you are a soldier, a soldier. When you are a soldier, a soldier. DRAMATIC PRESENTATION: A presention by the Dramatic Arts class. The events of the heroic day at the Battle of Vimy Ridge will be recounted and relived so we can all remember. REFLECTION: by the Chaplain, Veteran or Teacher IN FLANDERS FIELDS, by Lieut-Colonel John McCrae (1874-1918) read by selected readers In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky, The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. PLEASE STAND FOR THE CALL TO REMEMBRANCE led by the MC THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE WHO 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 SHALL REMEMBER THEM. ALL REPLY: WE WILL REMEMBER THEM LAST POST SILENCE LAMENT: THE FLOWERS OF THE FOREST (traditional Scottish) Read by_____ and a verse played either before /and/or after by piper if available. I've seen the smiling, Of fortune beguiling I've seen the forest, Adorned the foremost, I've tasted her pleasures, And felt her decay Wi' flowers o' the fairest, Baith pleasant and gay. Sweet is her blessing, Sae bonnie was their blooming, And kind her caressing, Their scent the air perfuming. But now they are fled But now they are And fled far away. withered away. I've seen the morning, O fickle fortune! With gold hills adorning, Why this cruel sportin'? And loud tempests storming, Oh! Why thus perplex Before parting day, Us, poor sons of a day? I've seen Tweed's silver streams, Thy frown canna fear me, Glitt'ring in the sunny beams, Thy smile canno' cheer me, Grow drumlie and dark, Since the flowers o' the forest As they roll'd on their way; Are a' wede away. REVEILLE PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL offered by students CLOSING PRAYERS & BENEDICTION: Chaplain THE ROYAL ANTHEM: GOD SAVE THE QUEEN God save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen, God save the Queen! Send her victorious, Happy and Glorious! Long to reign over us! God save the Queen! RETIRING OF THE COLOURS (Please remain standing) PLEASE BE SEATED FOR DIRECTIONS OF DISMISSAL. POSTLUDE: Amazing Grace- Played with the pipes or some other appropriate music SPECIAL THANKS: Names of Teachers and Students The Cadets and their Corps To all the Veterans who have joined us today. From the bottom of our hearts: THANK YOU. We remember with gratitude your service and the gift of freedom you and your comrades have afforded us all. PLEASE RETURN THIS PROGRAMME TO THE SCHOOL PREFECTS/USHERS ON YOUR WAY OUT. |
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| They shall grow not old as we who 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. |