The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-06-26
and
Alexandra
SERVICES TO-DAY At ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL AND
OTHER LOCAL OBSERVANCES

George II. Then there is an anthem
sung at the conservation of bishop as
well as at that of king, Church and
State walking closely in these observ-
ances. The full choir from st. Gle
ment's church and the Cathedral rend-
cred these with all patriotism, Wray
Taylor at the organ.
The form of service was the same as
that published by order of King Ed
ward and intended to be used through
out the Colonies. No abbreviations
were made in the service which
was, however. slightly changed to
suit the fact of this being an Ameri-
can episcopate. Prayers for the presi-
dent were added to their original
program as used in America. One of
these changes shows in the proclama-
ton. in Westminster Abbey the procla-
nation is read as a part of the ceremony
whereas the cleric reading it this morn
ing prefaced his recital with words
was made at the abbey
The litany and creeds were intOned
| by Canon Ault The anthem by Handel
was the one composed for and sung at
| the coronation of George II. The cpl
! tome of prayers mark the various forms
of handing the crown, the scepter, the
| robe and the bible.
The following is the complete church
program:
Anthem-"I was Glad when They said
Unto Me. '..........,.......,...
The LItany. Observation-Disclosures.
Communion Service. e.................
"Veni Creator" r"..................Att Atwood
Special Collects, epistle and gospel for
the King. ng..,......,,,...... ....''.'
Sermon. ...............C Canon Macintosh
Hymn-"O King of Kings, "............
Observation-Disclosures. Sir. A. Sullivan
Reading of the form of formal Procla
nation as used in England. ............
Anthem-"Zadok Priest" ......... Handel
Epitome of prayers from the Corona
nation office. ...............,...
! God Save the Queen" "...................
Prayer of Thanks for Restoration of
Peace ....................,.. ,.............,
Prayer { VI the President. nt................
Prayer for the Church. Observation-Disclosures.
BenedlctlOn ...,..'...'...''.''' ..'..''
The following is the Introduction ant
form of the Westminster Abbey prOCla
nation of Edward as King that wa!
read at the service this morning;
On this day His Britannia Majesty
King Edward VII in the Form and or
der of Service recommended for use il
the Church of England and Churches II
communion Herewith through His Ma
jesty's Empire" is proclaimed as un
doubted King. The Proclamation, Rite
Ceremonies and Ancient Customs o
Coronation being set forth, in the word
that follow:
Sirs; 1 proclaim unto you Edward tn
Son of Her Majesty the late most gra
ciOus Queen Victoria, as our undOubte,
King. This day the King and Quee,
are annointed and crowned in 'nanne
J following:
First His Majesty takes the oath per
tanning to his high office to govern tn
people of the United Kingdom of Gre2
Britain and Ireland and the DOmini IN
thereto belonging, according to tn
statutes in Parliament agreed on an
to the respective laws and customs q
the same; to cause law and justice, /
mercy to be executed in all his judg
ments; to the utmost of his power
maintain the laws of God, the true pro
fession of the gospel and the PrOtestan
Reformed religion established by law
, and to preserve inviOlably the settle
ment of the church of England, and tn
doctrine, worship, discipline, and gov
ernment thereof as by law establishe
in England.
= Then His Majesty is solemnly anoint
l ed, as Kings, priests, and prophets {
s old were thus made and cOnsecrated
= teach and govern the people of Israel.
G He then is girded with the Sword
. Justice. invested with the Imperii
= Robes; presented with the Orb, set III
= der the cross to remind him that IL
e whole world is subject to the power an
= Empire of Christ our Redeemer wit
f the ring, the ensign of kingly dignit
8 and the defence of the Catholic faitf
: with the Royal Sceptre the ensign
G kingly power and Justice and II
n Sceptre of the Dove, the rod of equit
and mercy.
. Then His Majesty is crowned in Il
= ancient chair of Saint Edward.
And being crowned he is presentt
\ with the Holy Bible, the most valuab
Z thing this world affords wherein
> wisdom, wherein is the royal LAY
wherein are the lively Oracles of God.