MR. EMMANUEL AMATEY TAGOE

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

MR. EMMANUEL

AMATEY TAGOE

1934 - 2023

ORDER OF SERVICE

Officiating Clergy

Venerable John Antonio Nelson

- Parish Priest

Rev’d Fr. Godfred Quarcoopome

- Priest Assisting

PART ONE: PRE-BURIAL SERVICE

Processional Hymn/ Sentences - A&M. 165

Prayers

Hymns for Filing Past - A&M. 298, 172, 254, 228, 222, 499, 575

Tributes

Closing of Casket - Supplementary 40

PART TWO: BURIAL SERVICE

Processional Hymn - A&M. 265

Sentences

Prayers

Psalm - 121

Biography and Tributes

Scripture Reading - 1 Corinthians 15:51 - 58

Hymn - A&M. 231

Offertory Hymns - A&M. 282, 240, 538, 283

Blessing of Offertory

PART THREE:

THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Thanksgiving Prayers

Hymn - A&M. 400

Absolution of the Dead

Dead March in Saul

Announcements

Recessional Hymn - A&M. 400

PART FOUR : AT THE CEMETERY

Hymn - A&M. 609

Prayers

Hymn - A&M. 401

Interment

Wreath Laying

Vote of Thanks

Hymn - A&M.27

Benediction

Sermon

“Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch.”

Jack Thorne

Biography

MR. EMMANUEL AMATEY TAGOE

1934 - 2023

Mr. Emmanuel Amatey Tagoe was born on 6th June 1934 at Adjen Kotoku in the Greater Accra Region to Mr. Nii Armah Koblah Abeka Tagoe and Madam Adaku Kotei, both of blessed memory from the Ga Mashie Asere Clan. He grew up as one of seven children of his parents.

As a young boy, Amatey started his primary education at the Dr. Nanka Bruce School at Korle Gonno in Accra. To be close to the school, his father took him to stay with a distant relative and teacher, Master Ntreh. Amatey stayed with Master Ntreh and his family in Korle Gonno and was treated like a son in the home. Amatey was a brilliant pupil and even at a young age, it was clear that he was extremely gifted. However, Emmanuel started having health challenges which continuously kept interrupting his schooling.

This continued for several years until his father decided to permanently move him back to Adjen Kotoku. Amatey decided to go into full-time farming, which he was very successful in. While going about his business in Kotoku, he was handpicked by one of the Engineers of Taylor Woodrow Construction Company to join the company. Amatey worked with the heavy-duty equipment team of the company during the construction of Ghana’s Central Railway Line. The training he received from the expatriate engineers started his illustrious engineering career.

Technical Manager in 2000. He continued to provide consultancy services in Ghana and other countries even after his retirement.

Amatey started working with Societe Air Liquide, now Air Liquide Ghana, a French company, right from its inception in the country in 1956. He was a key member of the team that started their operations in Takoradi, Tema, and Kumasi. Amatey worked with Air Liquide for 44 years, where he installed, operated, maintained and repaired their production plants across Ghana, Nigeria, and Lebanon, among others. He retired as Assistant

While building his career, Amatey also started building his family. He was a family man and made sure that his family was well taken care of and his household was filled with love and care. He is survived by a wife, 11 children, 20 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 3 siblings and many nephews, nieces and cousins. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and loved ones.

Emmanuel Amatey Tagoe, yaa wo ojogbann!

Tributes

YOUR LOVING WIFE

To my husband, Mr. Emmanuel Tagoe!

Sweetheart, as I affectionately called him, was a gentle and Godfearing man. He always exuded a highly admirable demeanor, even in tense situations. These and many more lovely mannerisms he possessed swept me off my feet before he could even open his mouth to talk to me. His charm and the loving gracefulness which shone in his eyes the first day we met had me already saying Yes before he asked. And if I could turn back the hands of time, I would scream a louder yes.

I don’t regret a single minute we spent together. Our great youthful years became magical because you knew how to love me more than anyone ever could. And all your beautiful and adorable children can testify to your loving kindness.

You brought sunshine and laughter into our life. You were always there for me and our children. You were a strong pillar of support for us all at home. You worked tirelessly, day and night, just to ensure we were comfortable and had the necessities of life. You were a role model to me and our children. You were our knight in shining armour. You always took care of us even when you needed care for yourself. You were selfless and loving to a fault.

How painful is it to know that you left at such a time like this! I love you but God loves you more. My sweetheart, I still can’t believe I won’t be seeing you again. But I know you are in a better place now.

‘No one knows when his hour will come; as fish captured in a cruel net, or as birds caught in a snare. So also, are men trapped by evil times that fall unexpectedly upon them.’ – (Ecclesiastes 9:12)

As great philosophers put it, “To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die”. Your memory will forever continue to live with me and your children, and we will eternally cherish you.

Till we meet again!

Rest on, my sweetheart!

YAA WO OJOGBAAN!!!

YOUR DEAR CHILDREN P

arting is hard, no matter how long one has lived and how many memories shared that one has to hold on to. Nothing prepares you for the moment when you are asked to sum up all your memories of a man whom you’ve loved and known all your life in a few moments and a few words. Here we are today, having to face this pain of sharing our experiences with our dad.

Our dad was many things to many people. A leader, a trailblazer, a unifier, peacemaker, an advisor, a provider, a professional, and many more. To us, the most important one was that he was a father who loved his children and would do anything for us. He checked on every one of us. For those who lived with him or visited for short periods, Dad will not go to sleep until we are back from town. If he does, that will be his first question upon waking up. Wherever we were, he would always check on us and insist that we check on each other. “Have you heard from so and so recently?” he would ask. “You should check on so and so” he would add. He was caring and protective till his final days.

Dad was never one to impose or dictate but allowed each of us to choose our own path and follow our aspirations. This he did with grace and poise and made sure we all ended up being

If I should go tomorrow, it would never be goodbye,

For I have left my heart with you, so don’t you ever cry.

The love that’s deep within me, shall reach you from the stars, You’ll feel it from the heavens, and it will heal the scars”.

true to ourselves and living our best lives.

His most unmistakable trait was that he was an extremely hardworking man who was committed to every role he took on. He believed in the gains of honest labour and lived this principle to its fullest, always hammering on the essence of education, hard work and excellence. Consciously and unconsciously, he instilled this trait in us.

You always said that your brilliance at work which was always celebrated, was a gift from God. The work ethic and passion for excellence that you consistently modelled was rare. You embodied the saying that “if it must be done, then it must be done well“. We saw how committed you were to your job, staying late into the night at work, and how you sowed your life into Air Liquide Ghana. No matter the hour that a call would come through to the house, be it at 1:00 a.m. or 3:00 a.m. that there was a problem at the plant, you would immediately leave the house for the factory or start getting ready to travel. We used to wonder, “What is it that is being produced in that plant that cannot wait until morning?”. But come to think of it, Air Liquide produces oxygen, so there we have it. When we went to inform the company of your passing, it was heartwarming to see that a manager who never met you immediately knew who you were, even though you retired 23 years ago. They received us with open arms. Dad, you are an institution. Your

A father, a leader, a friend, a great man!!!

Celebrating a Life Well Lived

investment into your work was not in vain. We are proud to know that your legacy still lives on.

As a family head, you played your leadership role impeccably. You were a guardian and advisor to all in the external family. Our house was more than a family house. Everyone who stepped there was heard, fed, counselled and taken care of. You maintained your reputation as a principled man and ensured that the right things were done, family needs were met, and family resources were protected. You did not bear grudges and always promoted inclusion.

Our dad was a man of few words, but his words were always filled with wise counsel. He used his experiences as teaching nuggets and always had a word of advice. He would always tell us to extend an arm to the needy and by doing that we will never lack. He was always looking out for others. “Do you know why the crab doesn’t have a head?”, he would ask when he wanted to advise us against bad company. Dad had a great sense of humour and always had a story or joke to tell.

You taught us so much and always told us that those who have patience get rewarded in the end. You espoused trust, gratitude and loyalty and taught us to do the same. You would always say that you hold in high esteem those whose shoulders you stood on to get to where you got to. We saw you live out these principles. Years ago, when Air Liquide wanted you to travel to fix a problem in Beirut, you said wouldn’t go because there was war in Lebanon. But when one of your French mentors, another retired Engineer was asked to step in and assure you of all the measures the company had taken to ensure your safety, you rescinded your decision. You walked your talk and taught us to do same.

We cannot believe that the well in which we fetched wisdom and the person that we find

ourselves emulating is gone. You always used to say when we check on you that when the roll was called that day, your name was not mentioned. And that until that day you are here with us. Nothing prepared us for that day Dad. You left without saying good bye but God knows best. Spending time with you during your last years feels even more precious now. We miss the lengthy conversations, chatting like old friends and talking about many aspects of life. Those times will forever remain with us.

Though we grieve, we appreciate the symbolism of your life with us. And though it seems your time on earth is finished, we believe that you will continue to live through each of us, as we carry on the legacy and memory of a benevolent father and a great man. We promise to carry on your traits by doing for your grandchildren what you did for us.

Ataa Amartey, Bro Amatey, Mr Tagoe, as we would sometimes jokingly call you, we will miss you greatly. There isn’t a day that goes by that we don’t think of you. We will never forget you. We know that you have done the work for which you were brought on earth, and you are resting peacefully now.

We love you and we are grateful to the Lord for giving you to us for all this time. If he has chosen to call you home to rest from your labours, we say, rest perfectly in the bosom of the Lord, till we meet again. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death (Isaiah 57:2)

Be at rest… for the Lord has been good to you (Psalm 116:7)

Ataa Amatey, ayekoo!

Rest well in perfect peace!

DAA, YAAWO OJOGBANN!!!

“There are special people in our lives who never leave us, even after they are gone.”

~D. Morgan

TRIBUTE BY

YOUR GRANDCHILDREN

The news of our dear grandfather came as a shock. You gave no one a last farewell, and never said goodbye to us before leaving. You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. Today, we are very saddened as your grandchildren to bid you farewell. Indeed, a mighty tree has fallen, a tree that can never be replaced by anyone.

Our parents have told us a lot about you. Your labour, sacrifices, love, advice and the support you gave to them was unmatched. We have also had the privilege of getting to know you for ourselves. You were down to earth and won the hearts of many with kind words, gestures and warm smiles. You were loved by all.

We have cried a hundred and a million times. But we have gotten to know that money cannot buy life and God knows best. In life we love you dearly; in death we love you still. We will always remember you Grandpa because there will never be another one to replace you in our hearts.

When some of us lost our father, you became like a father to us. Grandpa, you were our source of joy, but death has taken you away from us.

Oh Grandpa, we will miss you. We will miss you dearly. Indeed, we will miss you. We are hoping to see you again, but till then, rest well, our dearest one. We will meet again someday. We know you are in a better place. We thank God He made you our grandfather while you were on earth. Till we meet again. May the good Lord receive you in his bosom and grant you peaceful sleep. You shall forever be remembered.

From all your grandchildren we say rest well, Grandpa!

Grandpa, yaaw ͻ ojogbann!

Papi, nante yie!

Nyame mfa wo nsie yie!

REST IN PERFECT PEACE!

“If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”~ Romans 14: 8

TRIBUTE BY

YOUR SIBLINGS

It’s not an easy blow to lose a loved one; especially someone like a brother. The thought of not ever going to see him again is hard to take. A brother is one you share a special connection with, and many important parts of your life.

Our brother was a man of integrity, a man of substance who was always there for us and willing to share all with us. Our brother was a thoughtful man, and his kindness had no bounds. He made sure that we were taken care of. We remember him fondly for his wisdom, his unique outlook on life and how we felt inspired by him. He was a man of strength, and we feel blessed to have had the opportunity to have looked up to him as an older brother. Everything he did was in the best interest of the family.

Our dear brother, it’s difficult to accept you’re no longer here with us but we are comforted that yours was a life well lived. We love you deeply and will miss you greatly.

Rest in perfect peace!

Rest in the peace of the Lord!

BRO AMARTEY, YAAWO OJOGBANN!

“Although it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow; may looking back in memory help comfort us tomorrow”

YOUR NEPHEWS AND NIECES

We stand here deeply grieved knowing that we have lost a very good father and a great uncle. A father so conscientious and meticulous that he ensured that we always followed due process in matters regarding the family. He would usually keep track of the dates of important family appointments and remind us when they were due; a task that even we, the young ones, couldn’t handle properly because we would often forget.

Our uncle gave each of us sound counsel in every situation and was empathetic when we presented our concerns to him, acting as a loving father to all of us. He taught us many great lessons which we will carry throughout our lives. His care and affection are things we will not forget. Though we are heartbroken and have to say our goodbyes, we remain grateful that by the grace of God, he was with us for a very long time. We shall miss him greatly, but fate is beyond our control.

Our dear father and uncle, despite the fact that you are no longer with us, we will always remember you and keep you alive in our conversations, in our memories, and in our hearts.

May the good Lord keep your soul!

YAAWO OJOGBANN!

“We bid farewell to one so loved and never to be forgotten”

TRIBUTE BY YOUR

IN-LAWS

We write this tribute in honor of our late father-in-law. Mr. Tagoe was a great man in every sense of the phrase. He was a hardworking man who instilled that great virtue in his children and grandchildren.

Mr. Tagoe was bold and fearless and stood for his children and in-laws and had a special love for us. He made it a point to call and check up on us very often. He was a great communicator who respected our opinions and listened to what we had to say anytime we spoke with him on the phone. He was always excited to see us when we visited him. He shared many amazing stories about his life’s experiences with us. We enjoyed hearing the stories and learned a lot of valuable lessons from him. We will continue to cherish those moments. He taught us so many virtues that we would pass on to our children and generations to come.

Mr. Tagoe lived a life of generosity, kindheartedness, dignity and love. His life was an inspiration to our families, and we deem it a great privilege to have encountered him. He touched our lives in diverse ways, and we owe him a depth of gratitude.

Mr. Tagoe, we thank you for your humility, your love for the family, your compassion and your friendship. We salute you for your devotion to the entire family.

“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth.”

“Yea“, saith the Spirit. That they may rest from their labor and their works do follow them” (Revelations 14:13)

You will forever be in our hearts. Although we are very sad that you have departed from this world, we take consolation in the fact that you are resting peacefully in the bosom of your maker. Rest well in the bosom of the Lord till we meet again. Amen

“The song is ended, but the melody lingers on…”

~Irving Berlin

“Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity.”

~Terri Guillemets

TRIBUTE BY

THE TAGOE FAMILY

The late Mr. Emmanuel Amatey Tagoe was a father, a counsellor, a loyal companion, and a friend. There are many accolades to describe Mr. Tagoe. The crowning one is that he is a gentleman who selflessly laid the foundation for the success of many who came his way.

During his childhood, he was known to be a good child who regularly undertook errands for people, no matter who sent him. He will do his best to get the task done. He showed early signs of brilliance when he attended the Dr. Nanka Bruce School at Korle Gonno. Fate however dealt him a blow when he was forced by a protracted illness to abruptly end an otherwise promising academic pursuit. He therefore went straight into farming from which he made a fortune. With hard work and determination, he got several jobs offers at different times and found a perfect fit for his personality and career ambitions.

He worked with British engineers during the construction of the Achiase to Kotoku Railway Line, and other foreign companies. He then moved to Air Liquide Ghana and worked at the Tema, Takoradi and Kumasi stations. He was very hard working and was never one to laze about at any of his work stations. As a family man he was humble, selfless and loving. He was compassionate and was good to his nieces and nephews.

As an extremely principled man, he stood for what he believed to be right and had the general interest of everyone at heart. Therefore, somewhere in our minds we never quite imagined that this day would come anytime soon.

He left behind a host of children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family members and friends. We mourn him but we also celebrate him.

Shia onukpa, yaaw ͻ ojogbann!

TRIBUTE BY

THE NII SABAN FAMILY

First and foremost, we want to thank the Almighty Lord for lending us a selfless man like Mr. Emmanuel Amatey Tagoe for as long as 89 years. Yes indeed, a great tree has fallen, the sound of which shook the whole NII SABAN and allied families.

Mr. Emmanuel Amatey Tagoe, whose mortal remains lay before us today, was a great foundational pillar on which the NII SABAN and allied families drew their strength, advice and financial support to maintain the families. He was the string which held the families together.

Mr. Tagoe as we called him was an affable and approachable gentleman; ever ready to listen to our various issues and advise on the best ways forward. He was an inspiration to us all. Due to his uprightness, he was made co-administrator of the NII SABAN lands at Adjen Kotoku.

Mr. Tagoe made sure that tradition was always

followed, and ensured that provisions in the forms of maize, palm oil and money were always made available to all the family houses for the celebration of the Homowo Festival. He was also generous in his contributions towards family funerals and did not hesitate to extend a helping hand to family members who came to him for help.

He was a man of few words but meant whatever word that came out of his mouth. It is therefore, not surprising to some of us when those who had dealings with him on land issues gave affirmation to these facts and attributes.

Yes, the demise of Ataa Amatey has created a big vacuum in the family which cannot easily be filled. But we look up to the Almighty Lord to comfort and see us through these difficult times.

May the soul of Patriot Emmanuel Amatey Tagoe rest in the Bosom of the Almighty One till we all meet again.

Ataa Amatey yaawo ojogbann!

Blessed are those who die in the Lord that they may rest from their labours. The Lord gives and at the right time he takes!

TRIBUTE BY

THE 6:00 A.M. FAMILY ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN CHURCH, KORLE GONNO

Today, members of the 6:00.a.m. Family (Leebi Sͻlem ͻ) of St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church of Korle Gonno solemnly and with sad hearts pay our final homage to a beloved brother and father, Mr. Emmanuel Amatey Tagoe. Here yesterday as we sang and prayed, smiled as we greeted one another, but today here to bid him farewell to eternity.

The late Mr. Tagoe, with whom we worshipped in this Parish, was a quiet and unassuming gentleman. He loved the Church and this was demonstrated by his regular donation of water in large quantities to the service of God. Let me quote, “one can give without loving, but one cannot love without giving. “For God so loved the world that He gave…..“Amen.

Mr. Tagoe, as we affectionately called him, was introduced to the 6:00 a.m. Congregation (Family) by the late Rev’d Canon Emmanuel Armah of blessed memory. He handed over Mr. Tagoe to Auntie Doreen, the Leader and asked that he is accorded as a father and member of the First Service. When Mr. Tagoe whose residence is at West Legon, started attending Church Service, he made sure that by

6:00 a.m., he was at Church. Since he became a member of the First Service he didn’t give any excuse when we fell on him for any support.

During the launching ofour harvest and during the main harvest, Mr. Tagoe will support the First Service with large quantities of bottled water to sell to raise funds. Any time a member was bereaved, he provided cash and drinks to support the funeral rites. He provided breakfast every month on Sundays after Church Service. He purchased those items and handed them over to Auntie Doreen, the Leader of the 6.00 a.m. Congregation.

Mr. Tagoe was honoured when the Church was celebrating its 80th Anniversary with a Badge of Honour. When his age and strength prevented him from attending regular Church Services, he never ceased providing water. He continued till his final call to glory.

The 6:00 a.m. Family and indeed the entire Congregation of the Church will always hold fond memories of you, Mr. Tagoe.

May the Good Lord grant your soul a blissful rest. AMEN

‘‘Circumstances change, people die, children grow up. You have no guarantee of tomorrow. If you want to express love you had better do it now.’’

~ Rick Warren (Pastor, Evangelist, Writer)

Celebrating a Life Well Lived

TRIBUTE BY

AIR LIQUIDE GHANA LIMITED

We are saddened by the death of Mr. Emmanuel Tagoe, retired staff of Air Liquide Ghana.

Mr. Tagoe joined Societe Air Liquide, now Air Liquide Ghana, right from its inception in the year 1956 and worked with the company from 9th March 1956, till his retirement from active service on 30th September 2000, after contributing to the foundation and establishment of Air Liquide Ghana. The idea of retirement, though compulsory and legislative, did not end the relationship the company had with Mr. Tagoe. He had the opportunity to be contracted independently to handle several technical projects for Air Liquide Ghana after his retirement.

With a humble beginning, he was employed and trained as a Mechanic to repair oxygen columns, which he did graciously and to the satisfaction of top Management. He was promoted within six months to the position of Plant Foreman. In 1967 he successfully installed the first 150m3/ hour capacity oxygen plant and was awarded a scholarship to go to France to study oxygen plant installation and operations for one month.

We console ourselves with Eccl. 3: 1-8, For everything there is a season, … A time to be born and a time to die …

When he returned from France, he was brought to the Tema factory to install the first Nitrous Oxide Plant. He was consistently shuttling between Takoradi, Tema and Kumasi as he maintained facilities in these different locations for the company.

After he had acquired exceptional technical knowledge and experience in Oxygen Plant Operations, he was promoted to the position of Plant Engineer and a Technical Resource Person, shuttling to some entities within the

Sub-Region including Nigeria and Cameroun to train the technical community. He was also taken to Beirut, Lebanon, for two and half months, where he dismantled a complete 800m3/ hour oxygen plant and shipped it to Ghana.

After 26 years of service to the company, Mr. Tagoe resigned on 27th Feb. 1982 on medical grounds. However, due to his worth of knowledge, he was called intermittently to repair Oxygen Columns at the Tema and Kumasi factories.

In 1991, he was called again by the then Management to assume the position of Assistant Technical Manager, a position he held outstandingly till he retired in the year 2000.

Mr. Tagoe was very principled, charismatic and strict. His accolades, which included “Nuumoe“, “Archbishop”, “One time” and “Nmaa”, which meant “write” which was a revelation from one of his colleagues during the compilation of this eulogy. She narrated that Mr. Tagoe had a big book and anytime any of his team members

did something wrong, he would open that book and ask him or her to write it all. This was the level of strictness and firmness he professed.

Mr. Tagoe worked very well and closely with Mr. John Dumelo, Mr. Paul Gyamerah, and several colleagues, who may be here with us today as we bid him farewell.

As staff and Management of Air Liquide, friends and sympathizers, we console ourselves that death is a reward, and we shall someday meet again.

Fare Thee Well Mr. Tagoe !!!!!

Yaawo Deoo!!!!!

Wo Ojogbann!!!!!

FARE THEE WELL !!!!

~Unknown

“Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I’ll miss you until we meet again.”

Hymns

A & M 165- O God, our help in ages past

1. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home:

2. Benearth the shadow of thy throne, thy saints have dwelt secure; sufficient is thine arm alone, and our defense is sure.

3. Before the hills in order stood, or earth received her frame, from everlasting thou art God, to endless years the same.

4. A thousand ages in thy sight are like an evening gone; short as the watch that ends the night before the rising sun.

5. Time, like an ever-rolling stream, bears all its sons away; they fly, forgotten, as a dream dies at the opening day.

6. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, be thou our guide while troubles last, and our eternal home!

A & M 609- Our Lord is risen from the dead

1. Our Lord is risen from the dead!

Our Jesus is gone up on high! The powers of hell are captive led, dragged to the portals of the sky. Alleluia!

2. There his triumphal chariot waits, and angels chant the solemn lay: lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates; ye everlasting doors, give way. Alleluia!

3. Loose all your bars of massy light, and wide unfold the ethereal scene; he claims these mansions as his right receive the King of glory in. Alleluia!

4. Who is this King of glory? Who?

The Lord that all our foes overcame; the world, sin, death, and hell overthrew;

and Jesus is the conqueror’s Name. Alleluia!

A & M 401- We pray thee, heavenly Father

1. We pray thee, heavenly Father, to hear us in thy love, and pour upon thy children the unction from above;

that so in love abiding, from all defilement free, we may in pureness offer our Eucharist to thee.

2. Be thou our Guide and Helper, O Jesus Christ, we pray; so may we well approach thee, if thou wilt be the Way: thou, very Truth, hast promised to help us in our strife, food of the weary pilgrim, eternal Source of life.

3. And thou, Creator Spirit, look on us, we are thine; renew us in thy graces, upon our darkness shine; that, with thy benediction, upon our souls outpoured, we may receive in gladness the Body of the Lord.

4. O Trinity of Persons! O Unity most high! On thee alone relying thy servants would draw nigh; unworthy in our weakness, on thee our hope is stayed, and blest by thy forgiveness we will not be afraid.

A & M 400- Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor

1. Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor, first-begotten from the dead. Thou alone, our strong defender, liftest up thy people’s head. Alleluia!

Jesu, true and living bread!

2. Here our humblest homage pay we,

here in loving reverence bow; here for faith’s discernment pray we, lest we fail to know thee now. Alleluia!

Thou art here, we ask not how.

3. Though the lowliest form doth veil thee as of old in Bethlehem, here as there thine angels hail thee, branch and flower of Jesse’s stem. Alleluia!

We in worship join with them.

4. Paschal Lamb, thine offering, finished once for all when thou was slain, in its fullness undiminished shall for evermore remain. Alleluia! Cleansing souls from every stain.

5. Life-imparting heavenly Manna, stricken Rock with streaming side, heaven and earth with loud hosanna worship thee, the Lamb who died. Alleluia!

Risen, ascended, glorified!

A &M 265- From Greenland’s icy mountains

1.From Greenland’s icy mountains, from India’s coral strand; where Afric’s sunny fountains roll down their golden sand:

From many an ancient river, from many a palmy plain, they call us to deliver their land from error’s chain.

2. What though the spicy breezes blow soft o’er Java’s isle; though every prospect pleases, and only man is vile? In vain with lavish kindness the gifts of God are strown; the heathen in his blindness bows down to wood and stone!

3. Can we, whose souls are lighted with wisdom from on high, can we to those benighted the lamp of life deny? Salvation! O salvation! The joyful sound proclaim, till earth’s remotest nation has learned Messiah’s Name.

4. Waft, waft, ye winds, his story, and you, ye waters, roll till, like a sea of glory, it spreads from pole to pole: till o’er our ransomed nature the Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, in bliss returns to reign.

A & M 231- O Holy Spirit, Lord of grace

1. O Holy Spirit, Lord of grace, eternal Fount of love, inflame, we pray, our inmost hearts with fire from heaven above.

2. As thou in bond of love dost join the Father and the Son,

so fill us all with mutual love, and knit our hearts in one.

3. All glory to the Father be, all glory to the Son, all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee, while endless ages run.

A & M 135- Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia

1. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! The strife is o’er, the battle done, now is the victor’s triumph won; O let the song of praise be sung;. Alleluia!

2. Death’s mightiest powers have done their worst, and Jesus hath his foes dispersed: let shout of praise and joy outburst. Alleluia!

3.On the third morn he rose again glorious in majesty to reign; O let us swell the joyful strain: Alleluia!

4. Lord! by the stripes which wounded thee, from death’s dread sting thy servants free, that we may live and sing to thee. Alleluia!

A&M 27 - Abide with me: fast falls the eventide

1. Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide: when other helpers fail and comforts flee, help of the helpless, O abide with me.

2. Swift to its close ebbs out life’s Little day; Earth’s joy grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see:

O thou who changest not, abide with me.

3. I need thy presence every passing hour; what but thy grace can foil the tempter’s power? Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

4. I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless; ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death’s dark sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me.

5. Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes; shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies; heaven’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee; in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

Appreciation

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and contributions during the celebration of the life of our beloved Mr. Emmanuel Amatey Tagoe

May God abundantly bless you for your thoughtfulness and care. Your gestures have made a significant difference in our lives, and we will forever cherish the memories of your support.

Your love and concern have been a source of strength for our family. May the grace of God be with you always.

Thank you!