The hymn was sung at Princess Diana's funeral nearly 21 years ago, when Prince Harry was just 12 years old. During the royal wedding, Prince Harry appeared to get choked up during the song.

For example, one of my favorite hymns is the Methodist children's hymn "This Is My Father's World." It is not an example of great hymnody. But it was my favorite hymn when I was a kid.

Why it's a good choice: One of the most sung hymns at funerals, this is really a prayer to God to stay with him in death as He did with us in life. Henry Francis Lyte, Vicar of Brixham in Devon ...

The second hymn, ‘The Lord’s my Shepherd’, was one of Her Majesty’s favourite pieces of music, having featured in a list of the late Queen’s top 10 pieces of music revealed in 2016.

The beloved 18th-century Welsh hymn ‘Guide me, O thou great Redeemer’ (also known as ‘Bread of Heaven’) has long been a staple of church services, royal occasions, and even sporting events. It was ...

In addition to “The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not Want”, the hymns that the Queen chose for her funeral were: “The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, is Ended” – which is typically performed at ...

Queen funeral hymns and readings: Full list of music and words explained. Catherine Micallef; Published: 9:31, 19 Sep 2022; Updated: 16:26, 19 Sep 2022; ... Let us see thy great salvation ...

The hymn will follow a reading of The Second Lesson, by Prime Minister Liz Truss at Westminster Abbey. READ MORE: World leaders and royalty welcomed by King Charles at reception before Queen's funeral ...

The funeral of Cardinal Pell was just that — a Catholic funeral, recognizable as such to anyone who has ever attended a simply parish funeral. The ancient hymn for the dead, Dies Irae, speaks of ...

OPINION. ESSAY: Hymns I don’t want sung at my funeral … and those I do. November 4, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. by ARTHUR PAUL BOWEN Special to the Democrat-Gazette ...

The Queen chose this hymn to be sung at her funeral. It was written by John Ellerton in 1870 and is often sung to the tune of St Clement. The hymn was also played at the celebrations for the ...