at the Service in Chichester Cathedral Order of Service
Hymn: Praise to the Holiest in the height Mandatum:
The Lord High Almoner, THE BISHOP OF ROCHESTER Psalm 138
Anthem: Lord, for thy tender mercy's sake (16th century) Lesson: John 13, vv 1-16
Read by Canon John Hester , Precentor
First Distribution of Maundy Gifts, during which the following anthems are sung:
Jesu! dulcis Memoria (12th century); Wash me throughly (S. S. Wesley)
Lesson: Matthew 25, vv 31-45 Read by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Second Distribution, during which the following anthems are sung:
I sat down under his shadow with great delight (Song of Solomon);
Zadok the Priest (Handel)
Hymn: All my hope on God is founded
The prayer of St Richard of Chichester
The National Anthem
Blessing: THE BISHOP OF CHICHESTER Service conducted by the Dean, THE VERY REV ROBERT HOLTBY and members of the Chapter CHOIRS OF HER MAJESTY'S CHAPEL ROYAL. ST JAMES'S PALACE and CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL Directors of Music
RICHARD POPPLEWELL and ALAN J. THURLOW
Scene described by Peter Jones Producer PETER GRIFFITHS Stereo