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Ref NoNRO 07053/9
TitleProgramme of the Dedication of the Ashington Federation of the National Union of Mineworkers' Banner.
DescriptionThe programme starts by saying the dedication "Let this banner be a symbol of light shining from mens hearts. Let this symbolise justice and truth and the desire that all men might stand equal before God their maker."
There are then readings from
Matthew 5 verse 14,
Psalm 67
Matthew 5 verse 16
The Blessing of the Banner
The Lord's Prayer
and the hymn Abide with Me
ending with
"Carry this banner in the knowledge of what it symbolises, that of justice and truth. This is now your responsibility . Go forth to your work in the knowledge that God will fulfil his promises. And the blessing of God, The Father The Son and the Holy Sprit Be Upon You. Amen"
Date26 Apr. 1984
FormatPhotocopy
RepositoryNorthumberland Archives
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