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The Royal Maundy Service

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HM The Queen distributes the Royal Maundy at the Service in the Cathedral Church of St Nicholas, Newcastle upon Tyne. The scene is described by Peter Jones. Hymn: Praise to the holiest in the height; Psalm 138 (Chant W A Alcock); Anthem: Lord, for thy tender mercy's sake (Anon); Lesson: John 13, vv 1-16. First distribution of Maundy gifts: Anthems: I do believe that die I must (Adrian Cruft ); Wash me throughly (S S Wesley); Lesson: Matthew 24, vv 31-45, read by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Second distribution of Maundy gifts: Anthems: Ubi Caritas (Brian Easdale ); Zadok the Priest (G F Handel); Hymn: 0 Thou who earnest from above; The National Anthem. Choirs of HM's Chapel Royal, St James 's Palace and Newcastle Cathedral. Organist Michael Dutton. Directors of Music Richard Popplewell and Timothy Hone. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Jones.
Unknown:
Adrian Cruft
Unknown:
Brian Easdale
Unknown:
St James
Organist:
Michael Dutton.
Music:
Richard Popplewell
Music:
Timothy Hone.
Source: Radio Times

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