The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-21
THE QUEEN IN HER CHAPEL.
BEGINS HER CELEBRATION AT THE
ALTAR OF HER FAITH.

State with the Empress Freder-
fck of Germany at Her Right and
the Duke of COnnaught at Her
Left--A Touching Scene mt the
Close.
London, June 2O.-Queen Victoria began
the celebration of her jubilee to-day, as
was BETTING her entire career, before the
altar of her faith.
Throughout London, the United King
dom and the empire, in every cathedral,
church or chapel of the Established
Church of England, was held services sim
liar to those at st. Georges chapel, Wind
sor, where her majesty paid her devotions
and offered solemn thanks to God.
The announcement that the services at
ST. Georges chapel would be private and
for the members Of the royal family pre-
vented the gathering of large crowd.
The scene was most impressive, and the
services very simple. Her majesty sat in
the chair of state, Immediately in front
of the communion rail and just beside the
brass plate, whose inscription designates
the spot which was the temporary place
of interment of the prince consort.
The ladies and gentlemen who are the
grand officers of the queens household,
entered first, followed by the Military
knights of Windsor in the full costume of
cock-hats and scarlet coats.
The Duke of Devonshire and Lord Rose
berry occupied their stalls as Knights of
the Garter. The rest of the church was
empty, the seats of the royal family being
near the queens.
The Dean of Windsor, wearing the in
sigma Of chaplain of the Order of the Gar
ter oficiated, assisted by the Lord Bishop
of Barry and several cantons.
Punctually at Ii o'clock, amid the
strains of an organ voluntary, the queen
arrived from the cloisters al the entrance
Assisted by her Indian attendant she
walked slowly to the chair of state, the
congregation standing. She was dressed
all In black, except for a white tuft in
her bonnet. Empress Frederick of Ger
many, attired in deep black, took the seat
at the right of the queen, while the Duke
of Connaught, wearing his Windsor uni
form, seated himself at her left The
others grouped closely behind and looked
very like simple family of worshippers,
among them were the Duchess of Con-
naught, Prince Henry of Prussia and
Princess Christian, with their children
Prince Henry of Battenberg, the Grand
Duke Sergius and the grand duchess.
Morning prayers began with a short ex-
hortation from First Timothy, and the
suffrages of the creed contained the SEN
tences:
Presto Lord, Save the Queen.
Answer-Who putteth her trust in Thee
pri Gnr1A hor ha1rN
Place.
Answer-And evermore nightly defend
her.
Priest-Let her enemies have no advan-
tage over her.
Answer-Let not the wicked approach to
hurt her.
After the first collect a special collect
was read, and instead of the usual prayer
for the queen and royal family, two spe-
cial prayers were substituted, containing
the following:
Almighty God, who ruleth over all
the kings of the world and disposeth of
them according to Thy good pleasure, we
yield Thee unfeigned thanks, for that
Thou vast pleased to place Thy servant
our sovereign lady, Queen Victoria, upon
the throne of this realm.
Let Thy wisdom be her aid and let
Thy arms strengthen her Let justice,
truth and holiness; let peace and love
flourish in her days. Direct all her coun-
sells and endeavors t. Thy glory, and the
welfare of her people; and give us grace to
obey her cheerfully. Let her always pos
sess the hearts of her people; let her reign
be long and prosperous, and crown her
with immortality in the life to come"
"A special prayer for unity was said and
there were special psalms and gospels
instead of those for the day, the gospel
being the sixteenth verse of the twenty
second chapter of 81. Matthews: "Ren-
der, therefore, unto Caesar the things
which are Caesars"
There was no sermon but a special hymn
written by the Right Rev. William Wal
sham, lord bishop of Wakefield, with mu-
sic by Sir Arthur Sullivan, was sung at
her majesty's request. The third verse
was as follows:
20 royal heart, with wide embrace
For all her children yearningi
Oh happy realm, such mother-grace
With loyal love returnlngl
Where England's flag flies wide unfurled,
All tyrant wrongs repelling;
God make the world a better world
For mans brief earthly dwelling"
Before the benediction the special
thanksgiving was offered, 90 Lord, Our
Heavenly Father, we give Thee hearty
thanks for the many blessings which Thou
has bestowed upon us during the sixty
years OF the happy reign OF our gracious
queen Victoria. We thank Thee for prog
ress made in knowledge Of Thy marvellous
works, for increase OF comfort given 70
human life, for klndlier feeling between
rich and poor, for wonderous preaching OF
the gospel TO many nations, and we pray
Thee that these and Thy many gifts be
long continued TO us and our queen. to the
Story OF Thy holy name through Jesus
Christ, Our Lord. Amen"
The choir Of ST. Georges chapel rem
dered the musical portion Of the service,
Sir Walter Parrett presiding at the organ.
The service lasted forty minutes the
queen remaining seated throughout and
hymn.
AT the end there was a pause. The
queen. with bowed head, continued IN
silent prayer. Then followed a touching
scene which Will ever linger in the MEM
ory OF those who witnessed Il. Summon
ing Empress Frederick. who bowed low al
her side. the queen kissed her on both
checks. The Due Of Connaught and the
others OF the family followed receiving
on bcnded knee a similar token OF ar
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