The Service commenced with singing the following HYMN

The God of Abr'ham praise. Who reigns enthron'd above; Ancient of everlasting days, And God of love: Jehovah, great I AM! By earth and heav'n confest: I bow and bless the sacred name, Forever blest.

The God of Abr'ham praise, At whose supreme command From earth I rise—and seek the joys At his right hand. I all on earth forsake; Its wisdom, fame, and pow'r; And him my only portion make, My shield and tow'r.

The goodly land I see, With peace and plenty blest, A land of sacred liberty, And endless rest. There milk and honey flow, And oil and wine abound; And trees of life forever grow, With mercy crown'd.

The whole triumphant host Give thanks to God on high; "Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost," They ever cry; Hail Abr'ham's God and mine; I join the heav'nly lays; All might and majesty are thine, And endless praise.