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Justin Welby described the Queen as having touched "a multitude of lives" and being a "joyful" figure for many, in his sermon at her state funeral in ...

All who follow the Queen's example, and inspiration of trust and faith in God, can with her say: "We will meet again." As the Christmas carol says, "where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in". I know His Majesty shares the same faith and hope in Jesus Christ as his mother; the same sense of service and duty. The pattern for many leaders is to be exalted in life and forgotten after death. People of loving service are rare in any walk of life. In 1953 the Queen began her Coronation with silent prayer, just there at the High Altar.

The archbishop of Canterbury said that Queen Elizabeth II followed the pattern set by Jesus Christ of being a servant leader, in his sermon at her state ...

Archbishop Justin Welby said in his sermon grief was felt by Her Majesty's family, the Commonwealth and many other around the world, after her passing. Stay up- ...

Social media users have suggested they believe the Archbishop of Canterbury made a dig at ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson in his sermon at the Queen's state ...

"All who follow the Queen's example, and inspiration of trust and faith in God, can with her say: 'We will meet again." Mr Welby added: "We will all face the merciful judgment of God: we can all share the Queen's hope which in life and death inspired her servant leadership. He said: "May God heal their sorrow, may the gap left in their lives be marked with memories of joy and life." In his sermon, the archbishop said: "People of loving service are rare in any walk of life. "In 1953 the Queen began her Coronation with silent prayer, just there at the High Altar. GetJackCarter said: "A clear swipe at the Tory establishment."

The full state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is currently underway at Westminster Abbey in London. Millions are tuning in across the globe today ...

… are long forgotten…”" Stephanie Sidney said: “Those who serve will be loved and remembered, while those who cling to power and privileges are long forgotten.” - Justin Welby The Archbishop of Canterbury Harry and Meghan know he’s talking to them." Quentin Given added: "Those who cling to power and its privileges " that was pretty savage Justin Welby". “…when those who cling to power and privileges … Rudi Edsall asked: "Was the Archbishop of Canterbury’s line about ‘those who cling to power and privilege’ a shot at Boris Johnson?" But in all cases, those who serve will be loved and remembered when those who cling to power and privileges are long forgotten." And people have really honed in on the "cling to power" part of his speech.

Archbishop Justin Welby said in his sermon grief was felt by Her Majesty's family, the Commonwealth and many other around the world, after her passing. Stay up- ...

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Read the full text of Archbishop Justin Welby's sermon for the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 53 – End.

All who follow the Queen’s example, and inspiration of trust and faith in God, can with her say: “We will meet again.” I know His Majesty shares the same faith and hope in Jesus Christ as his mother; the same sense of service and duty. People of loving service are rare in any walk of life. In 1953 the Queen began her Coronation with silent prayer, just there at the High Altar. The pattern for many leaders is to be exalted in life and forgotten after death. Jesus – who in our reading does not tell his disciples how to follow, but who to follow – said: “I am the way, the truth and the life”.

Her Late Majesty's broadcast during the covid lockdown had ended with: 'We will meet again', words of hope from a song by Vera Lynn.

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Justin Welby delivered the sermon at the late monarch's state funeral in London's Westminster Abbey and discussed the "faith and hope" she kept with her ...

In his sermon at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II today, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby praised the Christian faith and example of the late ...

John’s Gospel, Welby said: “Jesus — who in our reading does not tell his disciples how to follow, but who to follow — said: ‘I am the way, the truth and the life.’” The funeral service was held in Westminster Abbey, the church in which Queen Elizabeth was married to Prince Philip in 1947 and in which her coronation was held in 1953. After readings from St.

Justin Welby delivered the final prayers at the service at Westminster Abbey, which entrusted the soul of the deceased to God and included the familiar line: "“ ...

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All who follow the Queen’s example, and inspiration of trust and faith in God, can with her say ‘we will meet again’.” I know His Majesty shares the same faith and hope in Jesus Christ as his mother; the same sense of service and duty. Her service to so many people in this nation, the Commonwealth and the world had its foundation in her following Christ – God himself – who said that he ‘came not to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many’. “The pattern for many leaders is to be exalted in life and forgotten after death. People of loving service are rare in any walk of life. As the Christmas carol says, ‘where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in’.

The funeral service was held in Westminster Abbey, the church in which Queen Elizabeth was married to Prince Philip in 1947 and in which her coronation was ...

All who follow the queen’s example and inspiration of trust and faith in God can with her say: ‘We will meet again.’” With world leaders among the 2,000 people gathered in the abbey, Archbishop Welby said: “People of loving service are rare in any walk of life. John’s Gospel, Archbishop Welby said: “Jesus — who in our reading does not tell his disciples how to follow, but who to follow — said: ‘I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.’”