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Music, readings and prayers at St Paul's in memory of Nelson Mandela
06 December 2013
The Dean, Chapter and entire community of St Paul’s Cathedral are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Nelson Mandela; former president of South Africa, figurehead for a post-Apartheid nation and one of the great statesmen of world history.
A hero in his own country, Nelson Mandela’s role as a purveyor of peace and reconciliation means he was much loved in all corners of the
world.
The Very Reverend David Ison, Dean of St Paul's, said: "So many owe so much to Nelson Mandela: a man who journeyed through violence and
suffering to become inspirational, humble, self-sacrificial and patient - a statesman who took the long and world-embracing view and worked for
the good of all, not just of his own community. We thank God for his life and service to humanity; and we pray for God's love and mercy to
embrace his family and his country, and to inspire each of us, in our own times and places, to make peace with integrity and to serve others
above ourselves, for our own good as well as theirs. May he rest in peace, and rise in glory."
Choral Evensong – Friday, 6 December, 5pm
Today’s news is a significant moment for this country and for London, a city which he visited on a number of occasions. As such, St Paul’s will
make a number of special arrangements at this evening’s 5pm Choral Evensong service.
Everyone is very welcome to this service and a special invitation is extended to members of the South African, wider African and worldwide communities here in London.
A special Bidding will be made by the Reverend Canon Philippa Boardman, Treasurer and Canon in Residence.
The choir introit will be changed to Holy is the true light by William Harris.
The choir anthem will be changed to Justorum animae by Matthew Martin.
The hymn Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart, will be sung and the Cathedral Organist will improvise on the South African National Anthem, Lord bless Africa’ (Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrica).
The two Bible readings for the service will be changed to:Wisdom 4: 8-11, 13-15 "He pleased God and was beloved”, and
John 14: 1-6 "Let not your hearts be troubled.”
The prayers will focus on the life and death of Nelson Mandela and will include the following especially written prayer:
There will also be a two-minute silence.
The retiring collection will be donated to the Canon Collins Educational
and Legal Assistance Trust.
A statement has also been released by Archbishop Justin Welby. You can read that statement here.
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