Contents
Chapter IV

Order of Service

The programme and hymns, ready to sing from your phone

PH numbers are from the Presbyterian Hymnal; the numbers in brackets are the verses sung.

Part one

Pre-burial service

NumberCongregationTextHymn
1Presbyters’ ConferenceOpening prayerPH 487 (1–3)
2Hosanna (Old Ashongman)Job 23:2–7PH 647 (1–3)
3Zimmermann (Abokobi)Ezekiel 34:27–31PH 505 (1–3)
4Maranatha (Old Ashongman)1 Timothy 1:12–17PH 504 (1–3)
5Bethel (Pantang)Romans 8:31–39PH 536 (1–3)
6Tribute / Filing past
7Bethlehem (Oyarifa)Psalm 39:5–10PH 543 (1–3)
8Adom (Parakuo)Hebrews 13:12–16PH 824 (1–3)
9Bethany (Akporman)Isaiah 55:8–11PH 801 (1–3)
10Tribute / Filing past
11Trinity (Teiman)Job 14:21–27PH 832 (1–3)
12Ayimensah Preaching PointPsalm 16:3–6PH 805 (1–3)
13Sesemi Preaching Point1 Corinthians 15:54–58PH 518 (1–3)
14Tribute / Filing past
15Presbyterian Women’s Centre1 Thessalonians 4:16–18PH 789 (1–3)
16Ghana Flag Preaching PointJob 5:6–13PH 791 (1–3)
17District Presbyters’ ConferenceClosing prayerPH 787 (1–3)
Part two

Burial service

  1. 1Call to WorshipCatechist
  2. 2Processional HymnPH 707
  3. 3Scriptural SentencesCatechist
  4. 4HymnPH 329 (1–3, 5)
  5. 5PrayerCatechist
  6. 6AnthemChurch Choir
  7. 7BiographyFamily member
  8. 8HymnGod of Mercy and Compassion
  9. 9TributesSpouse, Children & Congregation
  10. 10SongMen’s Fellowship
  11. 11Scripture Reading1 Thessalonians 4:13–17
    • EnglishDeborah Ayiku
    • GaRuth Adjei
    • TwiComfort Adjei
  12. 12Hymn of MeditationPH 557 (1–4)
  13. 13Sermon / CreedMinister
  14. 14OffertorySinging Band
  15. 15Prayer of Thanksgiving
  16. 16Christian CharityDivine Melodies
  17. 17Offertory Prayer
  18. 18AnnouncementsPresbyter
  19. 19Closing HymnPH 225 (1–3, 6)
  20. 20Closing Prayer & BenedictionMinister
  21. 21Recessional HymnPH 310
Part three

Graveside

  1. 1HymnPH 825 (1–3)
  2. 2Scripture Sentence & ExhortationMinister
  3. 3HymnPH 791 (1–2, 7)
  4. 4Committal & PrayerMinister
  5. 5SongWhen Peace Like a River
  6. 6Vote of ThanksFamily member
  7. 7BenedictionMinister
To sing along

The Hymns

Use the bar below to move between hymns and to make the words larger.

Opening Hymn · No. 166

Abide with Me

  1. Verse 1

    Abide with me! fast falls the eventide;The darkness deepens. Lord, with me abide!When other helpers fail and comforts flee,Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me!

  2. Verse 2

    Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;Earth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away.Change and decay in all around I see;O thou who changest not, abide with me!

  3. Verse 3

    I need thy presence ev’ry passing hour.What but thy grace can foil the tempter’s pow’r?Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be?Thru cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

Intermediate Hymn · No. 1003

It Is Well with My Soul

  1. Verse 1

    When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,When sorrows like sea billows roll;Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,“It is well, it is well with my soul.”

    Refrain

    It is well with my soul;It is well, it is well with my soul.

  2. Verse 2

    Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,Let this blest assurance control:That Christ hath regarded my helpless estateAnd hath shed His own blood for my soul.

    Refrain

    It is well with my soul;It is well, it is well with my soul.

  3. Verse 3

    My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!My sin, not in part but the whole,Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more.Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul.

    Refrain

    It is well with my soul;It is well, it is well with my soul.

  4. Verse 4

    O Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,The heav’ns be rolled back like a scroll;The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend;Even so, it is well with my soul.

    Refrain

    It is well with my soul;It is well, it is well with my soul.

Hymn · No. 98

I Need Thee Every Hour

  1. Verse 1

    I need thee ev’ry hour,Most gracious Lord.No tender voice like thineCan peace afford.

    Refrain

    I need thee, oh, I need thee;Ev’ry hour I need thee!Oh, bless me now, my Savior;I come to thee!

  2. Verse 2

    I need thee ev’ry hour;Stay thou nearby.Temptations lose their pow’rWhen thou art nigh.

    Refrain

    I need thee, oh, I need thee;Ev’ry hour I need thee!Oh, bless me now, my Savior;I come to thee!

  3. Verse 3

    I need thee ev’ry hour,In joy or pain.Come quickly and abide,Or life is vain.

    Refrain

    I need thee, oh, I need thee;Ev’ry hour I need thee!Oh, bless me now, my Savior;I come to thee!

  4. Verse 4

    I need thee ev’ry hour,Most holy One.Oh, make me thine indeed,Thou blessed Son!

    Refrain

    I need thee, oh, I need thee;Ev’ry hour I need thee!Oh, bless me now, my Savior;I come to thee!

Closing Hymn · No. 152

God Be With You Till We Meet Again

  1. Verse 1

    God be with you till we meet again;By his counsels guide, uphold you;With his sheep securely fold you.God be with you till we meet again.

    Refrain

    Till we meet, till we meet,Till we meet at Jesus’ feet,Till we meet, till we meet,God be with you till we meet again.

  2. Verse 2

    God be with you till we meet again;When life’s perils thick confound you,Put his arms unfailing round you.God be with you till we meet again.

    Refrain

    Till we meet, till we meet,Till we meet at Jesus’ feet,Till we meet, till we meet,God be with you till we meet again.

  3. Verse 3

    God be with you till we meet again;Keep love’s banner floating o’er you;Smite death’s threat’ning wave before you.God be with you till we meet again.

    Refrain

    Till we meet, till we meet,Till we meet at Jesus’ feet,Till we meet, till we meet,God be with you till we meet again.

‘Today you will be with me in paradise.’ Luke 23:4313