Order of Service

1.15:pm: At 0840 Eastern Daylight Time one year ago today, the Federal Aviation Administration alerted the North American Aerospace Defence Command thatAmerican Airlines Flight 11 had been hijacked. The events that unfolded during the rest of that day were followed with horror by people all over the world as first the World Trade Centre in New York, and then the Pentagon in Washington were struck by three hijacked aircraft, a fourth aircraft crashing south east of Pittsburgh. The collapse of the World Trade Centre also led to the further loss of many emergency workers in their task of saving the lives of those in the towers.

In the weeks that followed the atrocities committed in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, many thousands of people came to St Paul's Cathedral. They came to light a candle, to sit in silence, to weep and to pray. A dark cloud seemed to hang over the world. It was, and is still, a time of uncertainty. Visitors on vacation from overseas were separated from their families, desperate to return home and yet unable to travel; people who had lost colleagues in New York came from nearby offices in the City of London; others came searching for space and stillness as they tried to cope with the horror of all they had heard and seen.

Three days later, on September 14, a service of remembrance was held with the American Community in the United Kingdom. Over seven thousand people gathered outside on Ludgate Hill. In the following weeks other services of commemoration were held at St Paul's for Cantor Fitzgerald, for the International Financial Community in London, and for Firefighters from every Brigade in the United Kingdom who came to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of their colleagues in the United States who gave their lives in the course of their duty. Another service took place at Westminster Abbey for the United Kingdom families of those who lost their lives in the United States.

Elements from all these services, particularly from the very special service for the United Kingdom families in Westminster Abbey, have been incorporated intothis Service of Remembrance and Commemoration. A candle will be lit to commemorate so many lives lost as a result of the terrorist attacks, of people travelling, working and striving to save life. Two further candles will be lit to coincide with the times of the impacts of aircraft into the towers of the World Trade Centre, the place where most died, and the images that symbolise for so many the devastation caused on that day.

With individual stories and personal grief we come together from different nations and traditions of faith, with people around the world, and in particular those in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania to remember and to honour those, known and unknown, who died on this day a year ago.

Your heart can be empty because you cannot see them. or you can be full of the love you shared together. You can remember them and only that they have goneor you can cherish their memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what they would want, open your eyes, love and go on.

Music before the Service:

Choral No. 1 in E major Cesar Franck.

Andante from Sonata No. 1 in C sharp minor, Op. 5 Basil Harwood.

Psalm Prelude Set 2, No. 1 Herbert Howells.

Passacaglia in C minor BWV 582 J. S. Bach.

Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier BWV 730 and BWV 731 J. S. Bach.

Adagio Samaul Barber.

Nimrod from Enigma Variations Edward Elgar.

At 1.00pm the Ambassador of the United States of America and Mrs Farish are received at the Great West Door by the Chapter and the Bishop of London.

At 1.05pm Leaders of Faith Communities, the Choir, the College of Minor Canons, Visiting Ecumenical Dignitaries, Visiting Clergy, Honorary Canons and the College of Canons proceed to their places in Quire and under the Dome.

At 1.05pm the Lord Mayor locum tenens is received at the Great West Door by the Chapter and the Bishop of London.

At 1.10pm His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales are conducted up the steps of the Cathedral by the Lord Mayor locum tenens and are then greeted by the Chapter and the Bishop of London. The Lord Mayor locum tenens then proceeds to his seat in Quire.

Order of Service

The National Anthem of the United States of America.

O! say can you see by the dawn's early light,What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming.Whose broad stripes and bright stars thro' the perilous fight,O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming.And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave,O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave?

Remain standing

The Canon in residence gives the bidding.

We come to this Cathedral Church to remember before God all who died in the atrocities in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania a year ago.

We come to commemorate innocent lives cut short by the devastation of that day and to light a candle of hope to honour their memory.

Mindful of their pain and grief, we come to pray for every family who lost son or daughter, mother or father, sister or brother, and for their friends, colleagues and neighbours who mourn with them today. We come with gratitude for those who have supported the families with care during the long months of this last year.

We continue to remember with pride the men and women of the Emergency Services, their courage when facing unknown perils and their sacrifice made to save others in danger.

We pray for those who survived the horrors of that day but bear the scars of injury and trauma in body, mind and spirit.

We come as people from many backgrounds and traditions of faith to pray for the future security of our world, for a spirit of tolerance and mutual respect, for peace and freedom, for justice and the rule of law; that together we might go forward with confidence and hope.

We join our thoughts and prayers with those of people around the world, and particularly at this moment with those who have gathered in a field in Pennsylvania, in Washington National Cathedral, and at Ground Zero in New York. Together with them we offer these and all the silent prayers of our hearts in the words that Jesus taught us:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Sit

The Choir sings

Anthem during which a candle is lit by Alexandra Clarke, member of the September 11 UK Families' Support Group Committee.

Where love and desire are found, there is God. The desire of Christ has gathered us together into one. Let us rejoice and be glad in him. Let us fear and love the living God, and love each other from the depths of our heart. Amen.

First lessonIsaiah 61.1-4, 11 - read by the Honourable William S. Farish, the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Court of St James's.

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord's favour, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to provide for those who mourn in Zion - to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit.

They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display his glory. They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes whatis sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.

Remain seated

The Choir sings Pasalm 23

His goodness shall follow me always, to the end of my days.The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose.Near restful waters he leads me, to revive my drooping spirit.His goodness shall follow me always, to the end of my days.He guides me along the right path; he is true to his name.If I should walk in the valley of darkness no evil would I fear.You are there with your crook and your staff; with these you give me comfort.His goodness shall follow me always, to the end of my days.You have prepared a banquet for me in the sight of my foes.My head you have anointed with oil; my cup is overflowing.His goodness shall follow me always, to the end of my days.Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life.In the Lord's own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.His goodness shall follow me always, to the end of my days.

To the Father and Son give glory, give glory to the Spirit.To God who is, who was, and who will be for ever and ever.His goodness shall follow me always, to the end of my days.

Second lessonRevelation 21. 1-7; 22.1-5 - read by the right honourable Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. Minister with responsibility for the UK families of the victims of September 11.

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.' And the one who was seated on the throne said, 'See, I am making all things new.' Also he said, 'Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.' Then he said to me, 'It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life. Those who conquer will inherit these things, and I will be their God and they will be my children.' Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of thestreet of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Nothing accursed will be found there any more. But the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him; they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And there will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.

Stand

Hymn

God is Love: let heav'n adore him;God is Love: let earth rejoice;Let creation sing before him,And exalt him with one voice.He who laid the earth's foundation,He who spread the heav'ns above,He who breathes through all creation,He is Love, eternal Love.God is Love: and he enfoldethAll the world in one embrace;With unfailing grasp he holdethEvery child of every race.And when human hearts are breakingUnder sorrow's iron rod,Then they find that selfsame achingDeep within the heart of God.God is Love: and though with blindnessSin afflicts and clouds the will,God's eternal loving-kindnessHolds us fast and guides us still.Sin and death and hell shall neverO'er us final triumph gain;God is Love, so Love for everO'er the universe must reign.

Address given by the Right Reverend and Right Honourable Richard Chartres, Bishop of London.

Stand

HymnAmazing grace - how sweet the sound - That saved a wretch like me!I once was lost, but now am found;Was blind, but now I see.God's grace first taught my heart to fear,His grace my fears relieved;How precious did that grace appearThe hour I first believed!Through every danger, trial and snareI have already come;His grace has brought me safe thus far,And grace will lead me home.The Lord has promised good to me,His word my hope secures;My shield and stronghold he shall beAs long as life endures.And when this earthly life is past,And mortal cares shall cease,I shall possess with Christ at lastEternal joy and peace.

Sit

Poem from Little Gidding, Four Quartets T. S. Eliot read by Patricia Hodge.

We shall not cease from explorationAnd the end of all our exploringWill be to arrive where we startedAnd know the place for the first time.Through the unknown, remembered gateWhen the last of earth left to discoverIs that which was the beginning;At the source of the longest riverThe voice of the hidden waterfallAnd the children in the apple-treeNot known, because not looked forBut heard, half-heard, in the stillnessBetween two waves of the sea.Quick now, here, now, always -A condition of complete simplicity(Costing not less than everything)And all shall be well andAll manner of things shall be wellWhen the tongues of flames are in-foldedInto the crowned knot of fireAnd the fire and the rose are one.

Stand

A candle is lit by Lieutenant Frank Dwyer, New York Police Department.

Silence is kept, coinciding with the time of impact on the North Tower at 1.46pm.

Sit as the Choir sings

Anthem

The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God,and the pain of death shall not touch them.To the eyes of the foolish, they seemed to perish,But they are in peace.

Remain seated or kneel

Parayers led by His Eminence Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, Archbishop of Westminster and Commissioner Gisele Gowans, the Salvation Army World President of Women's Ministries.

Eternal and gracious God, hear the prayers of your people as we remember in sorrow all those who died on this day in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. As we commemorate the precious gift of their lives we commend them, in faith and trust, to your embracing love and mercy. Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.

God of all care and compassion, hear our prayer for each broken family and every broken heart. Hold them through the pain of grief, surround them with the gentle care they need and give them strength for the future that is yet to be. Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.

God of our health and strength, hear our prayer for those who were injured and hurt. Give patience and skill to those who look after them and heal the wounds of body, mind and spirit. Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.

God of life and love, we pray in gratitude for the bravery and endurance of the emergency services. Keep in safety those who risk their own lives to rescue others in danger.

Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.

God of wisdom and truth, we pray for the leaders of the nations; for wisdom and courage in those who stand firm against terrorism; for patience and persistence in all who work to secure freedom, justice and peace on earth.Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.

God of mercy, we pray for peoples and nations bleeding still from the unhealed wounds of their history. Deliver them from violence and vengeance; nurture in them the ancient wisdom of respect and mutual understanding, that children everywhere may grow up free from fear and in fullness of life.

Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.

God of time and eternity, you travel with us through deep waters yet never abandon us in the storm. We live still in darkened days yet never without your leading light. Renew our confidence, rekindle our hope, deepen our faith, guide us in truth and give us peace in our day.

Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.

Merciful Father of allIn darkness and in lightin trouble and in joyin death and in lifehelp us to trust your loveto serve your purposeand to praise your name for ever.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all evermore. Amen.

Stand

Hymn

Lead us, heavenly Father, lead usO'er the world's tempestuous seaGuard us, guide us, keep us, feed us,For we have no help but thee;Yet possessing every blessingIf our God our Father be.

Saviour, breathe forgiveness o'er us,All our weakness thou dost know;Thou didst tread this earth before us,Thou didst feel its keenest woe;Self denying, death defying,Thou to Calvary didst go.

Spirit of our God, descending,Fill our hearts with heavenly joy;Love with every passion blending,Pleasure that can never cloy;Thus provided, pardoned, guided,Nothing can our peace destroy.

The Bishop says:

Together with those who have gathered in New York, Washington, Pennsylvania, and countless people around the world, we remember those who died at this time, on this day, one year ago.

Act of remembrance Sophie Brandt, September 11 Programme Officer, British Red Cross, reads:

Time is too slow for those who waitToo swift for those who fearToo long for those who grieveToo short for those who rejoice.But for those who love, time is eternity.

The Bishop says:

With the stirring of the wind and in the chill of winter;under the blue sky and in the warmth of summer:All We remember them.

With joys we long to share and in sorrow we bear alone;in work we have to do and with life we have to give:We remember them.

In treasured memories of the past and during days to comeWe remember them.

In all that they achieved and for all that might have been:at the dawn of day and in the setting sun:We remember them.

Silence is kept, during which over 3,000 rose petals are released from the Whispering Gallery.

Sarabande from 'Cello Suite No. 5 BWV1011 J. S. Bach.

The Minor Canon reads:

If I should die and leave you here awhile,Be not like others, sore undone, who keepLong vigils by silent dust, and weep.For my sake, turn again to life and smile,Nerving thy heart and trembling hand to doSomething to comfort weaker hearts than thineAnd I perchance may therein comfort you.

Remain standing as the Choir sings Nunc Dimittis during which a candle is lit by Leaders of Faith Communities coinciding with the time of the impact on the South Tower at 2.03pm.

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace: according to thy word.For mine eyes have seen: thy salvation,Which thou hast prepared: before the face of all people;To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: and to be the glory of thy people Israel.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost;As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end.Amen.

The bishop gives the blessing.

Go forth into the world in peace; be of good courage; hold fast that which is good; render to no one evil for evil; strengthen the faint hearted; support the weak; help the afflicted; honour everyone. Love and serve the Lord rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit, and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be upon you now and always. Amen.

National anthem.God save our gracious Queen,Long live our noble Queen,God save The Queen!Send her victorious,Happy and glorious,Long to reign over us,God save The Queen!Not on this land alone,But be God's mercies knownFrom shore to shore:Lord, make the nations seeThat we in unity,Should form one familyThe wide world o'er.

Organ Music after the Service.

Fantasia and Fugue in C minor BWV 537 J. S. BACH