GATHERING IN GOD ’ S NAME Welcome – Archdeacon Jill McCoy Hymn – Praise , my soul , the king of heaven
Praise , my soul , the King of heaven ; to his feet your tribute bring . Ransomed , healed , restored , forgiven , evermore his praises sing . Alleluia , alleluia ! Praise the everlasting King !
Praise him for his grace and favour to his people in distress . Praise him , still the same as ever , slow to chide , and swift to bless . Alleluia , alleluia ! Glorious in his faithfulness !
Fatherlike he tends and spares us ; well our feeble frame he knows . In his hand he gently bears us , rescues us from all our foes . Alleluia , alleluia ! Widely yet his mercy flows !
Angels , help us to adore him ; you behold him face to face . Sun and moon , bow down before him , dwellers all in time and space . Alleluia , alleluia ! Praise with us the God of grace !
Opening prayer & scripture reading – Archdeacon Jill McCoy Reflection on Lexie ’ s life – grandchildren John Harbour and Alison Scantleton