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0ervice of Thanks3ivin8 for the life of the Moslllonourable llu3h Lawson 0hearer, ON, OJ May 18, 1923 -July 5, 2004 At lhe lloly Trinity Cathedral North 0treet, Kin3ston 0unday, July 18, 2004 at 2:00 o.m. MTIO� LIBRARY OF JAMAICA OFFICIATING CLERGY: His Grace The Most Reverend lawrence Burke, SJ, DO Archbishop of Kingston

Reverend Philip Robinson President jamaica Council of Churches

Reverend Dr. Horace Russell

Bishop Delford Davis President jamaica Association of Full Gospel Churches

Pastor Herman Ming West Indies Union Confrence of Seventh Day Adventists

Bishop the Hon . Carmen Stewart, OD, JP Jamaica Pentecostal Union

Right Reverend Dr Alfred Reid Anglican Bishop of Jamaica

Reverend Dr. Roy Henry East Queen Street Baptist Church

Reverend Stanley Clarke Provincial Elders Conference of The Moravian Church

Reverend Jonathan Hemmings President Jamaica Baptist Union

Reverend Dr. Byron Chambers President Jamaica Methodist District

Right Reverend Dr. Roderick Hewitt Moderator of the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

Pastor Eugene Wolfley Religious Society of Friends

3 Reverend Amaha Selassie Dewar Representative Order of 0ervice Ethiopian Orthodox Church MUSICAL PRELUDE: Reverend Millard Davis General Secretary OPENING SENTENCES: jamaican Conference African Methodist Episcopal Church HYMN: All Creatures of Our God and King Major Darrel Wilkinson The Salvation Army All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing, Reverend Kenneth L. Smith Alleluia! Alleluia! Acting Executive Chairman 0 burning sun with golden beam, Church of God in jamaica And silver moon with softer gleam!

Elder Dr. ly ndon Johnson Chorus Chairman Now praise him, now praise him, Jamaica Pentecostal Union Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Reverend Owald 0. Baker Representative 0 rushing wind that art so strong, Jamaica Association of Evangelicals And clouds that sail in heaven along, Now praise him, alleluia! Mr. Donald Blake 0 rising morn, in praise rejoice, Representative And lights of evening, find a voice, Missionary Church Association 0 flowing water, pure and clear, Very Reverend Father Kenneth Richards Make music for your Lord to hear, Rector Alleluia! alleluia! Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity 0 fire so masterful and bright, Rev. Major Dr. Sirrano Kitson Giving to us all both warmth and light, Chaplain to the Dear mother earth, who day by day Unfolds rich blessings on our way, ORGANIST: Mr. Dwight McBean, B.H.(M). Now praise him, alleluia! The flowers and fruits that bloom and grow CHOIR: National Chorale of Jamaica Let them his glory also show, Conductor: Mr. Winston Ewart

People and nations take your part, CANTOR: Mr. Kevin Williams Love and forgive with all your heart; Sing praise now, alleluia! All who long pain and sorrow bear, INTERMENT AT THE NATIONAL HEROES PA RK Praise God and on him cast your care,

4 5 Chorus: And now, most kind and gentle death, He lives, he lives, Waiting to hush our fading breath, I know that my Redeemer lives, Now praise him, alleluia! He lives, He lives And leading home the child of God, He lives within my heart. Along he way our Lord has trod,

My soul He doth restore again, Let all things their creator bless, And me to walk doth make And worship him in humbleness, Within the paths of righteousness, Now praise him, alleluia! E' en for his own name's sake. Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, And praise the Spirit, Three in One. Yea, though I walk through death's vale Yet will I fear no ill PRAYER OF ADORATION For thou art with me; and AND INVOCATION: His Grace the Most Reverend Thy rod and staff me comfort sti II. Archbishop Lawrence Burke

Almighty God and Father My table Thou hast furnished it is our certain faith that your Son, In presence of my foes; who died on the cross, My head Thou dost with oil anoint was raised from the dead, And my cup overflows. the firstfruits of all who have fallen asleep. Grant that through this mystery Goodness and mercy all my life your servant Hugh Lawson, Shall surely follow me, who has gone to his rest in Christ, And in God's house for evermore may share in the joy of his resurrection. My dwelling place shall be. We ask this through our Lord jesus Christ, your Son, TRIBUTE: Prime Minister of Jamaica who lives and reigns with you and the The Most Hon. P.J. Patterson Holy Spirit, ON, PC, QC, MP one God, for ever and ever. Amen

SECOND LESSON: Proverbs 14:15-24 fiRST LESSON: Psalm 33:1-12 Governor-General of Jamaica Mr. Howard Shearer His Excellency The Most Honourable Sir Howard Cooke ANTHEM: The National Chorale of Jamaica ON, GCMG, GCVO, CD TRIBUTE: Leader of the Opposition PSALM: The Lord's My Shepherd The Most. Hon . Edward P. G. Seaga (Happy Wanderer) ON, PC, MP

The Lord's my Shepherd, I' ll not want. THIRD LESSON: I Corinthians 4: 1-18 He makes me down to I ie Capt. Lance Shearer In pastures green, He leadeth me The quiet waters by;

7 6 SONG: Mr. Kevin Williams TRIBUTE: Senator Bruce Golding Chairman REMEMBRANCE: The Hon. Rex Nettleford, OM Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies TRIBUTE: Mr. Rudyard Spencer, OD, MP Bustamante Industrial Trade Union

HYMN: And Can It Be .. HYMN: All Hail The Power Of Jesu's Name And can it be that I should gain An int' rest in the Saviour's blood? All hail the power of Jesu's name! Died He for me, who caused His pain? Let angels prostrate fall; For me, who Him to death pursued? Bring forth the royal diadem, Amazing love! How can it be And crown him Lord of all. That Thou, my God shouldst die for me! Crown him, ye martyrs of your God, 'Tis mystery all! The Immortal dies: Who from his altar call; Who can explore His strange design? Extol the stem of Jesse's Rod, In vain the first-born seraph tries And crown him Lord of all. To sound the depths of love divine! 'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, Let angels minds inquire no more. A remnant weak and small, Hail him who saves you by his grace, He left His Father's throne above, And crown him Lord of all. So free, so infinite His grace; Emptied Himself of all but love, You Gentile sinners, ne'er forget And bled for Adam's helpless race. The wormwood and the gall; 'Tis mercy all, immense and free; Go, spread your trophies at his feet, For 0 my God, it found out me! And crown him Lord of all.

Long my imprisoned spirit lay Let every kindred, every tribe Fast bound in sin and nature's night; On this terrestrial ball, Thine eye diffused a quickening ray, To him all majesty ascribe, I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; And crown him Lord of all. My chains fell off, my heart was free; I rose, went forth, and followed Thee. 0 that with yonder sacred throng We at his feet may fall, No condemnation now I dread; Join in the everlasting song, Jesus, and all in Him, is mine! And crown him Lord of all. Alive in Him, my living Head, And clothed in righteousness divine, TRIBUTE: Mr. lloyd Goodleigh, CD Bold I approach the eternal throne, Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions And claim the crown, through Christ my own. SONG: Mr. Jimmy Tucker, OD

8 9 TRIBUTE: Mr. William Clarke, CD The Right Hand of God Family and Friends The right hand of God is writing in our land, Writing with power and with love. OFFERTORY HYMNS: Amazing Grace Our conflicts and our fears, our triumphs (During the singing of the following and our tears hymns a collection will be received Are recorded by the right hand of God. for the Hugh Lawson Shearer Foundation) The right hand of God is pointing in our land, Amazing grace! How sweet the sound Pointing the way we must go. That saved a wretch like me! So clouded in the way, so easily we stray; I once was lost, but now am found; But we're guided by the right hand of God. Was blind, but now I see. The right hand of God is striking in our land, 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, Striking out at envy, hate, and greed, And grace my fears relieved; Our selfishness and lust, our pride and How precious did that grace appear deeds unjust The hour I first believed. Are destroyed by the right hand of God.

The right hand of God is lifting in our land, My rebel soul, that once withstood Lifting the fallen one by one, The Saviour's kindest call, Each one is known by name, and Rejoices now, by grace subdued, rescued now from shame To serve Him with its all. By the lifting of the right hand of God.

Through many dangers, toils and snares, The right hand of God is healing in our land, I have already come; Healing broken bodies, minds and souls. 'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, So wondrous is its touch with love that And grace will lead me home. means so much, When we're healed by the right hand of God. What thanks I owe you, and what love A boundless, endless store; Shall echo through the realms above The right hand of God is planting in our land, When time shall be no more. Planting seeds of freedom, hope, and love. In these Caribbean lands, let His people The Lord has promised good to me, all join hands, His Word my hope secures; And be one with the right hand of God. He will my Shield and Portion be, As long as life endures. BLESSING OF THE OFFERING: Bishop Delford Davis

SERMON: Reverend Dr. Horace Russell

10 11 INTERCESSION Reverend Herman Ming consolation of Your love: Bishop the Honourable Lord, in Your mercy: Carmen Stewart, 00, JP People: Hear our prayer. leader: The Lord be with you: leader: In You, Father, we are one Family on People: And also with you: earth and in heaven. We remember in Your presence those who have died, leader: Let us pray. giving thanks for those who shared God our Father, grant us the help of Your Your Grace and Peace among us. spirit in our prayers for the salvation of all people. Especially now we thank You for the life and service of our departed We pray for the Church throughout the brother Hugh. We thank You for world, for our Church, and all our memories which we can cherish, a members, source of comfort and continuing That in faith and unity we may be thankfulness. constantly renewed by Your Holy Spirit for our Mission and Service: All: Help us to follow the example of Lord in Your mercy: Your saints in light and bring us to the fullness of Your eternal joy, People: Hear our prayer. keeping us under Your protection and in Your peace till our traveling leader: We pray for the people of the world, for days are done. leaders of the nations, that they may seek justice, freedom and peace for all: We ask our prayers in the Name and Lord, in Your mercy: for the sake of Jesus Christ, Who is alive , and reigns with You and the People: Hear our prayer. Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen leader: We pray for those among whom we live and work, for our neighbours and Prayer of the friends, that we may use your gifts in Faithful: Senator Dwight Nelson, 00 stewardship, that together we may find Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions joy in your creation: Lord, in Your mercy: leader: Brothers and sisters, Jesus Christ is risen from the dead People: Hear our prayer. And sits at the right hand of the Father, leader: We pray for those who are in sorrow. Where he intercedes for his Church. Look with love and pity on them, that in Confident that God hears the voices of their weakness and distress they may Those who trust in the Lord Jesus, come to know the strength and We join our prayers to his.

12 13 Leader and People : Lord God, habitations, where with the Father and Giver of peace and healer of souls, the Holy Spirit You live and reign, one Hear the prayers of the Redeemer, God, for ever and ever. jesus Christ And the voices of your people, People: Amen. Whose lives were purchased by the blood of the Lamb. Lead er: Into Your hands, 0 merciful Saviour, we Forgive the sins of all who sleep in commend Your servant Hugh Lawson. Christ Acknowledge we humbly beseech You, And grant them a place in the a sheep of Your own fold, a lamb of kingdom. Your own flock, a sinner of Your own We ask this through Christ our Lord. redeeming. Receive Him into the arms Amen of Your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious THE LORD'S PRAYER: National Chorale of Jamaica company of the saints in light. (SUNG) People: Amen. COMMENDATION: Reverend Philip Robinson (All Standing) BENEDICTION: Right Reverend Dr. Alfred Reid Leader: Let us pray. Now the God of peace who brought Eternal God, in Your wisdom and grace again from the dead our Lord jesus You have given us joy through the lives Christ, the great shepherd of the of Your departed servants. We thank sheep, by the blood of the eternal You for Hugh Lawson Shearer and for covenant, make you perfect in every our memories of him. We praise You good thing to do His will, working in for the goodness and mercy that you that which is pleasing in His followed him all the days of his life, sight, through jesus Christ to whom and for his faithfulness in the tasks to be the glory for ever and ever. Amen. which You called him. CLOSING HYMN: When We Walk With The Lord People: Give rest, 0 Christ, to Your servant with Your saints, where sorrow and When we walk with the Lord pain are no more, neither sighing, but In the light of His Word life everlasting. What glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will Leader: Let us commend our brother Hugh He abides with us still, Lawson to the mercy of God our Maker And with all who will trust and obey. and Redeemer. Deliver Your servant, 0 Sovereign Lord Refrain: Christ, from all evil, and set him free Trust and obey, from every bond; that he may rest with For there's no other way all Your saints in the eternal To be happy in jesus, But to trust and obey.

14 15 The National Anthem

Not a shadow can rise, Eternal Father, Bless our Land, Not a cloud in the skies, But His smile quickly drives it away; Guard us with Thy mighty hand, Not a doubt nor a fear, Keep us free from evil powers, Be our light through countless hours, Not a sigh nor a tear, Can abide while we trust and obey. To our leaders, Great Defender, Grant true wisdom from above, Not a burden we bear, justice, truth be ours forever, Not a sorrow we share, jamaica, land we love, jamaica, jamaica, But our toil he doth richly repay; jamaica, land we love Not a grief nor a loss, Not a frown nor a cross, Teach us true respect for all, But is blest if we trust and obey. Stir response to duty's call, But we never can prove Strengthen us the weak to cherish, The delights of His love Give us vision lest we perish, Until all on the altar we lay; Knowledge send us Heavenly Father, For the favour He shows, Grant true wisdom from above, justice, truth be ours forever, And the joy He bestows, Are for them who will trust and obey. jamaica, land we love, jamaica, jamaica, jamaica, land we love Then in fellowship sweet We will sit at His feet, Or we'll walk by His side in the way; What He says we will do, Where He sends we will go, Never fear, only trust and obey. (Members of the congregation are requested to remain standing until the Clergy, Family, The Covernor-Ceneral, the Prime Minister, Visiting Heads of State/Government Cabinet Ministers Leader of the Opposition, President of the Se�ate, Speaker of th� House of Representatives, Chief justice, President of the Court of Appeal, and visiting Dignitaries have left the Church. The remaining members of the congregation will be instructed when to leave the Church to join the procession.)

ORGAN POSTLUDE

17 16 At the Graveside Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture now burst on my sight. Angels descending, bring from above THE COMMITIAL: Rev. Dr. Roy Henry Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

We know that neither death nor life ... Perfect submission, all is at rest Nor things present, nor things to come, I in my Saviour am happy and blest, nor height nor depth, nor any creature Watching and waiting, looking above, can separate us from the love of Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. God which is in Jesus Christ our Lord. HYMN: Will Your Anchor Hold We know that if this earthly house of our tabernacle be dissolved, Will your anchor hold in the storms of life, we have a building from God, When the clouds unfold their wings of strife? a house not made with hands, When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain, eternal, in the heavens. Will your anchor drift, or firm remain?

Since our brother has departed out of this Chorus life and Almighty God in His mercy has We have an anchor that keeps the soul taken him of Himself we therefore Steadfast and sure while the billows roll; commit his body to the ground: Fastened to the rock which cannot move, Dust to dust, ashes to ashes, earth to earth, Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour's love. in sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ. If 'tis safely moored, 'twill the storm withstand, For 'tis well secured by the Savior's hand; Amen. And the cables, passed from His heart to mine, Can defy that blast, thro' strength divine. PRAYER: Rev. Stanley Clarke

HYMN: Blessed Assurance Refrain

Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! It will surely hold in the Straits of Fear­ 0, what a foretaste of glory divine! When the breakers have told that the reef is near; Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. Not an angry wave shall our bark o' erflow.

Refrain Refrain This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Saviour, all the day long; It will firmly hold in the Floods of Dearth-­ This is my story, this is my song, When the waters cold chill our latest breath, Praising my Saviour, all the day long. On the rising tide it can never fail, While our hopes abide within the Veil.

18 19 Refrain

When our eyes behold in the dawning light Shining gates of pearl or harbour bright, We shall anchor fast to the heav'nly shore, With the storms all past forevermore.

Refrain

LAYING OF WREATHS: Members of the Family His Excellency the Governor General The Most Honourable Prime Minister Visiting Heads of State/Government Leader of the Opposition President of the Senate Speaker of the House Chief Justice on behalf of the Judiciary His Worship the Mayor of Kingston Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade Honourable Minister of Labour and Social Security On behalf of the:

• Jamaica Labour Party

• Bustamante Industrial Trade Union

• Constituency of South East Clarendon

• National Council for Senior Citizens

• Peoples National Party

• Hugh Lawson Shearer Foundation

• Heart Foundation of Jamaica

• Diabetic Association of Jamaica

CLOSING PRAYER AND BENEDICTION: Reverend Philip Robinson

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