Dallas Episcopalians give thanks for Queen Elizabeth II with song

As the sun set through the stained glass windows at the Old East Dallas Episcopal cathedral, a song was tied to Queen Elizabeth II.

People were able to give thanks for the late British monarch and her life of service at a service hosted by St. Matthew’s Cathedral. For most in attendance, the queen ruled for 70 years.

Father Rob Price, dean of St. Matthew’s, which is a central church for the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, said that over 100 people signed a book ofCondolences to be sent to the royal family. One of the most beautiful parts of tradition was handed down by the Church of England and it was the service.

Price said they remember Queen Elizabeth for her life of service. She gave an example of what it looks like for someone to give everything they have for the good of their community, and that was her devotion to serve her country.

How can we not grieve the passing of Elizabeth II as our own? Smith spoke. The integrity and greatness of this woman who devoted her life to the people of Britain, who embraced the role of a world citizen, and who lived her life for others, and who did not hesitate to confess that she drew her guidance and direction from her faith in, can’t be denied

The Dallas City Council member read a lesson from the scriptures. He said it was important for him to attend the church as a child to make others feel welcomed.

Even though we are not part of the monarchy, it is still important to pay homage to our worldwide leaders, because we have people from all walks of life here in Dallas.

There will be a book for the public to sign at City Hall. Friday was the day. The city said in a news release that it was provided by the His Majesty’s Consul General in Houston.

Harvey said it has been an emotional time since Elizabeth’s death, as he considers himself both a monarchist and an anglophile. He traveled to England and sang at the abbey where the queen was crowned.

Harvey was an Episcopalian who never really accepted the break of 1776. I have transferred my loyalty to the new king because the queen was always at my heart.

Mary Reynolds attended to support Harvey. She thought the acoustics and performance of the choir were great.

She said it was a historical week and that they had connections. This is an American way or a Texas way to be a part of it.

Ichilian said that the queen’s death felt personal. She first saw a television when she was 7 years old.

She said that her father went to a neighbor and asked if they could watch the coronation.

Smith said during his homily that in 2008 he attended tea on the Buckingham Palace grounds with the queen, the royal family and many of her closest friends.

As Elizabeth worked the crowd at the tea, a woman’s voice broke out: “Your majesty, we love you.” Smith said that the queen turned her head and smiled.

He said he got it at that moment. Her subjects loved and respected her, and she loved and respected them enough to give her life in service for them, even if it was difficult or boring.

Smith said that unlike Elizabeth, some monarchs have been “scoundrels and even cruel, despotic tyrants”, a reminder of the human race and the freedom people have to make choices about the kinds of lives they will live and the legacies they will leave behind.

Smith said that while some prospered economically, others were enslaved, others were displaced, and indigenous blood was spilled across the continent. The effects of choices made in the past are still painfully present.