Those present were then enthralled by Emma Lincoln, whose renderings of "Pie Jesu" and“Panis Angelicus” came either side of a reading of The Precepts of the Order by the Provincial Prior and were breathtaking. Her pure and angelic tones filling the Nave and making the toes and fingers tingle and hair stand on end.

R.E.Knight John Hay, KCTA, Past Provincial Prior gave a Reading from Luke 19, verses 37 - 48.

The Banner Bearers collected the Provincial Priory and Preceptory Banners, which were then presented to the Very Rev. Jeffery John for blessing, after which prayers were followed by the rousing singing of “I Vow to Thee My Country”.

This was followed by an Address by the Very Rev. Jeffery John, who reminded us that we were still in the Easter Season and talked enlighteningly about resurrection. He illustrated how rebirth from death is the entire pattern of our existence and as such, was nothing that should frighten us.

During the singing of “Praise my Soul” a collection was taken for the Ophthalmic Hospital at Jerusalem.

Prayers were followed by the Blessing, given by the Dean.

The National Anthem was then sung enthusiastically by the congregation.

The “finale” was a rousing rendering of  William Blake’s “Jerusalem” during which the Very Rev. Jeffery John was virged out.

Banners were collected and a colourful general recession took place under the direction of the Provincial Marshal, E.Kt. Tony Lapsley.