NOT FAR BEYOND THE SEA, NOR HIGH

8. Introduction/ Dedication of Choir President/ Children Choir - Fanfare Gloria in Excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria! Gloria in excelsis, Gloria in excelsis! 9. Hymn before Sermon: Tune Cornwall 1. Not far beyond the sea, nor high above the heavens, but very nigh your voice, O God, is heard. For each new step of faith we take you have more truth and light to break forth from your holy word. 2. The young in Christ your scriptures feed with milk sufficient for their need, the nurture of the Lord. Beneath life's burden and its heat the fully grown find stronger meat in your unfailing word. 3. Rooted and grounded in your love, with saints on earth and saints above we join in full accord: to know the breadth, length, depth and height, the crucified and risen might of Christ, the incarnate Word. 4. Help us to press on toward that mark, and, though our vision now is dark, to live by what we see. So, when we see you face to face, your truth and light our dwelling place forevermore shall be. 10. Festival Sermon