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Justin Welby said that grief felt across the world arises from the Queen's 'abundant life and loving service, now gone from us'

All who follow the Queen's example, and inspiration of trust and faith in God, can with her say: "We will meet again." I know His Majesty shares the same faith and hope in Jesus Christ as his mother; the same sense of service and duty. As the Christmas carol says, "where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in". The pattern for many leaders is to be exalted in life and forgotten after death. In 1953 the Queen began her Coronation with silent prayer, just there at the High Altar. [Justin Welby](/topic/justin-welby) said that grief felt across the world arises from the Queen’s “abundant life and loving service, now gone from us”.

Justin Welby described the Queen as having touched "a multitude of lives" and being a "joyful" figure for many, in his sermon at her state funeral in ...

All who follow the Queen's example, and inspiration of trust and faith in God, can with her say: "We will meet again." As the Christmas carol says, "where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in". I know His Majesty shares the same faith and hope in Jesus Christ as his mother; the same sense of service and duty. The pattern for many leaders is to be exalted in life and forgotten after death. People of loving service are rare in any walk of life. In 1953 the Queen began her Coronation with silent prayer, just there at the High Altar.

The Archbishop claimed the Queen did not fear death, and said “she could make a joke about it”

Justin will be accompanying the late Queen and her family right through to the very final moments later today. [https://queenelizabethiitributes.com/](https://queenelizabethiitributes.com/). This followed the Archbishop stating that Queen Elizabeth II did not fear death. Following cries of 'long live the Queen', he recalled Her Majesty joking that she had “lived long enough”. [royal family](https://www.mylondon.news/all-about/royal-family).” [the Queen's funeral](https://www.mylondon.news/all-about/the-queens-funeral).

The Archbishop of Canterbury has described the Queen as having touched “a multitude of lives” in his sermon at her state funeral.

All who follow the Queen’s example, and inspiration of trust and faith in God, can with her say: “We will meet again.” Leaders of loving service are still rarer. The Archbishop ended his sermon by telling the congregation: “We will all face the merciful judgment of God: we can all share the Queen’s hope which in life and death inspired her servant leadership. [the Queen’s](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/22311317.queen-elizabeth-iis-funeral-royal-family-releases-touching-tribute-queens-life/) reassuring words from her lockdown address to the nation when he told the Westminster Abbey congregation that all who follow her example, and her faith in God, “can with her say: ‘We will meet again'”. [the Queen’s funeral](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/22311317.queen-elizabeth-iis-funeral-royal-family-releases-touching-tribute-queens-life/) as the UK paid their respects to the late monarch. [the Queen as](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/22311317.queen-elizabeth-iis-funeral-royal-family-releases-touching-tribute-queens-life/) having touched “a multitude of lives” in his sermon at her state funeral.

The full state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is currently underway at Westminster Abbey in London. Millions are tuning in across the globe today ...

… are long forgotten…”" Stephanie Sidney said: “Those who serve will be loved and remembered, while those who cling to power and privileges are long forgotten.” - Justin Welby The Archbishop of Canterbury Harry and Meghan know he’s talking to them." Quentin Given added: "Those who cling to power and its privileges " that was pretty savage Justin Welby". “…when those who cling to power and privileges … Rudi Edsall asked: "Was the Archbishop of Canterbury’s line about ‘those who cling to power and privilege’ a shot at Boris Johnson?" But in all cases, those who serve will be loved and remembered when those who cling to power and privileges are long forgotten." And people have really honed in on the "cling to power" part of his speech.

Read the full text of Archbishop Justin Welby's sermon for the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 53 – End.

All who follow the Queen’s example, and inspiration of trust and faith in God, can with her say: “We will meet again.” I know His Majesty shares the same faith and hope in Jesus Christ as his mother; the same sense of service and duty. People of loving service are rare in any walk of life. In 1953 the Queen began her Coronation with silent prayer, just there at the High Altar. The pattern for many leaders is to be exalted in life and forgotten after death. Jesus – who in our reading does not tell his disciples how to follow, but who to follow – said: “I am the way, the truth and the life”.

Mr Welby, standing in the church where kings and queens have been crowned since 1066, told mourners: “People of loving service are rare in any walk of life.

All who follow the Queen’s example, and inspiration of trust and faith in God, can with her say: “We will meet again.” Leaders of loving service are still rarer. The Archbishop ended his sermon by telling the congregation: “We will all face the merciful judgment of God: we can all share the Queen’s hope which in life and death inspired her servant leadership. [the Queen’s](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/22311317.queen-elizabeth-iis-funeral-royal-family-releases-touching-tribute-queens-life/) reassuring words from her lockdown address to the nation when he told the Westminster Abbey congregation that all who follow her example, and her faith in God, “can with her say: ‘We will meet again'”. [the Queen’s funeral](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/22311317.queen-elizabeth-iis-funeral-royal-family-releases-touching-tribute-queens-life/) as the UK paid their respects to the late monarch. [the Queen as](https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/22311317.queen-elizabeth-iis-funeral-royal-family-releases-touching-tribute-queens-life/) having touched “a multitude of lives” in his sermon at her state funeral.

Her Late Majesty's broadcast during the covid lockdown had ended with: 'We will meet again', words of hope from a song by Vera Lynn.

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Dignitaries from across the world are attending the funeral alongside the new King, Charles III and other members of the royal family. The day has been declared ...

“…when those who cling to power and privileges … Quentin Given posted: "Those who cling to power and its privileges " that was pretty savage Justin Welby". But in all cases, those who serve will be loved and remembered when those who cling to power and privileges are long forgotten." Anjana Ahuja said: "Enjoying the subtle digs in Welby’s speech: a disapproving reference to those who cling to ‘power and privileges’, and an admiring nod to ‘servant leadership’." Wonder who that was directed at?" The day has been declared a national bank holiday across the UK and people are joining together to remember the Queen.

Dignitaries from across the world are attending the funeral alongside the new King, Charles III and other members of the royal family. The day has been declared ...

“…when those who cling to power and privileges … Quentin Given posted: "Those who cling to power and its privileges " that was pretty savage Justin Welby". But in all cases, those who serve will be loved and remembered when those who cling to power and privileges are long forgotten." Anjana Ahuja said: "Enjoying the subtle digs in Welby’s speech: a disapproving reference to those who cling to ‘power and privileges’, and an admiring nod to ‘servant leadership’." Wonder who that was directed at?" The day has been declared a national bank holiday across the UK and people are joining together to remember the Queen.

In an address to a congregation packed with world statesmen, current British politicians and former prime ministers, the Most Reverend Justin Welby said “ ...

All who follow the Queen’s example, and inspiration of trust and faith in God, can with her say: 'We will meet again.'" "Few leaders receive the outpouring of love that we have seen. As the Christmas carol says 'where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in'. Christian hope means certain expectation of something not yet seen. "We will all face the merciful judgement of God: we can all share the Queen’s hope which in life and death inspired her servant leadership. Leaders of loving service are still rarer.

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All who follow the Queen’s example, and inspiration of trust and faith in God, can with her say ‘we will meet again’.” I know His Majesty shares the same faith and hope in Jesus Christ as his mother; the same sense of service and duty. Her service to so many people in this nation, the Commonwealth and the world had its foundation in her following Christ – God himself – who said that he ‘came not to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many’. “The pattern for many leaders is to be exalted in life and forgotten after death. People of loving service are rare in any walk of life. As the Christmas carol says, ‘where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in’.

In his sermon at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II today, the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, praised the Christian faith and example of the late ...

All who follow the queen’s example and inspiration of trust and faith in God can with her say: ‘We will meet again.’” With world leaders among the 2,000 people gathered in the abbey, Welby said: “People of loving service are rare in any walk of life. John’s Gospel, Welby said: “Jesus — who in our reading does not tell his disciples how to follow, but who to follow — said: ‘I am the way, the truth and the life.’”