5. The opening hymn shall be the “Old Hundredth,”—“All people that on
earth do dwell.”
6. At 4 p.m. precisely, according to astronomical time, being the time
at which the sun passes over each locality, the congregation shall stand
and sing three verses of the National Anthem, “God Save the Queen,” to
be immediately followed by: (1) The Collect of Thanksgiving for Her
Majesty’s Accession to the Throne; (2) The prayer for the Queen and
Royal Family, as formerly used in the Thanksgiving Service for the 20th
June.
7. The rest of the service to be the usual Sunday afternoon service,
with an interval to permit of the National Anthem being sung as above,
at the proper time. See Time Table herewith.
8. The Collection shall be given, as has been desired by Her Majesty, to
some charitable purpose.
9. The closing hymn shall be: “The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, is Ended.” No.
477, A. & M.
15. The Lodges shall invite the Municipal authorities and Sister
Societies to attend the Service.
11. The District Deputies will be responsible for the fulfilment of
these instructions.
By order.
BARLOW CUMBERLAND S.G.P.
TORONTO, 8th April, 1897.
Unite the Empire; make it stand compact,
Shoulder to shoulder, let its members feel
The touch of British brotherhood, and act
As one Great Nation—strong and true as steel!