Actually, these words are prescribed for funerals in the Prayer Book of 1662. This was first used at Queen Mary (of William and Mary), but were also used at Purcell's own funeral and were incorporated, tune and all, inro Croft's setting of the funeral sentences.
One of the opening sequences of all Royal Families as the Casket enters the Abbey, including as of late, that of Diana, Princess of Wales and HM, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
Actually, these words are prescribed for funerals in the Prayer Book of 1662. This was first used at Queen Mary (of William and Mary), but were also used at Purcell's own funeral and were incorporated, tune and all, inro Croft's setting of the funeral sentences.
TheGaltonian 1 month ago
Superb words, music and visuals to draw us into the Lords presence
julie72554 5 months ago
One of the opening sequences of all Royal Families as the Casket enters the Abbey, including as of late, that of Diana, Princess of Wales and HM, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
mykileryk 6 months ago
Thanks, very beautiful
meluzyna55 10 months ago 7