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The Consecration of Guildford Cathedral
in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen
His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh
and other members of the Royal Family

The Petition of Consecration is read by Lord Hamilton of Dalzell

The Bishop of Guildford, with his attendants, makes a formal circuit of the outside of the cathedral before knocking for permission to enter.

Processional Hymn: Veni Creator Spiritus

A Litany (Thomas Tallis)

The Three Premises -
The Renunciation: Lord Bridges
The Affirmation: Canon G.S. Richards
The Pledge: The Provost of Guildford

Creed

Consecration Prayer

Signing with The Cross

Psalm 43

Consecration of the Altar

Dressing of the Altar

The Deed of Consecration is signed by the Bishop of Guildford
and is witnessed by:
Her Majesty the Queen
The Archbishop of Canterbury
and the Provost of Guildford

Hymn: All people that on earth do dwell (arr. Vaughan Williams)

Sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury

Hymn: Christ is made a sure foundation

Blessings by the Bishop of Guildford and the Archbishop of Canterbury

Anthem: Sing joyfully unto God our King (John Munday)

Hymn: Praise my soul the King of Heaven

Organist and choirmaster Barry Rose
Guest organist: Simon Preston
The Choir of Guildford Cathedral
Trumpeters of the Royal Military School of Music directed by Mr. T.L. Sharpe (School Bandmaster)

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