With regard to the final hymn in a divine service, please note that, per the liturgy, this hymn is not optional, but actually “compulsory.”
The reason for this is that ending the divine service experience, the congregation has one final opportunity to express their collective praise and thanksgiving to God. This is a significant element of our liturgy, and of the divine service experience as a whole, and must not be removed for any reason.
Preferably, this hymn is sung by the full congregation and may, on occasion, be sung by the choir.
Please ensure that it is always included as a part of the divine service experience moving forward.