Choral Evensong attended by the Right Worshipful THE LORD MAYOR OF EXETER with the Deputy Lord Mayor of Exeter, the Lord Mayor’s Consort and Deputy Lady Mayoress Sunday 30 May 2021 4pm

TRINITY SUNDAY

Welcome to the Cathedral

The Cathedral Church of St. Peter in Exeter, founded in 1050, has been the seat (cathedra) of the , the symbol of his spiritual and teaching authority, for nearly 1000 years. As such the Cathedral is a centre of worship and mission for the whole of Devon. A centuries-old pattern of daily worship continues, sustained by the best of the Anglican choral tradition. The cathedral is a place of outreach, learning, and spirituality, inviting people into a richer and more engaged discipleship. The Cathedral is a destination for many pilgrims and visitors who come from near and far, drawn by the physical and spiritual heritage of this place. belongs to all the people of Devon, and we warmly welcome you here.

Ministers President: The Revd Canon Chris Palmer - Canon Chancellor Preacher: The Very Revd Jonathan Greener - Dean

COVID-19: Infection Control

Face Coverings in the cathedral As of 8 August 2020, wearing face coverings in places of worship is now mandatory. All congregants, visitors, volunteers, and staff must wear face coverings when in the cathedral. There are exemptions to this regulation, including anyone under the age of 11, those leading worship and preaching, those with disabilities and those with hidden health conditions. Full details can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to- wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one -and-how-to-make-your-own#when-you-do-not-need-to-wear-a-face- covering

Speech and Singing We ask that you do not sing. The Choir will lead singing on behalf of the congregation. When speaking responses or prayers, please do not raise your voice.

Conductor: Timothy Noon - Director of Music Organist: James McVinnie - Acting Assistant Director of Music

2 Social distancing Measures are in place to protect the health and safety of worshippers, volunteers and staff. Please follow instructions as they are given. Markings on the floor indicate:  2 metres (Blue tape) Offertory We rely significantly upon the generosity of our congregations to sustain the Cathedral’s worship and ministry. Please give by contactless means if you can. Money may be placed in the Donation Boxes as you leave. Please remember to use a Gift Aid envelope if you are a UK taxpayer.

For more information about planned and regular giving, please go to: https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/support-us/how-to-donate/

There will be a retiring collection at the end of the service for the maintenance of the Cathedral and its worship and...

Safeguarding The Chapter takes the responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults seriously in their commitment to make Exeter Cathedral a safe and welcoming place. If you have any concerns please discuss them with a member of the Cathedral Chapter or contact the Cathedral Safeguarding Advisor, Charlie Pitman, Tel. 01392 345909

The Preces and Responses are sung to the setting by Andrew Millington (b1952) - Director of Music of this Cathedral, 1999-2015.

3 The congregation stands as the Cathedral Choir enters. Please remain standing for the Mayoral Procession.

The Choir sings

V. O Lord, open thou our lips. R. And our mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

V. O God, make speed to save us. R. O Lord, make haste to help us.

V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost. R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

V. Praise ye the Lord. R. The Lord’s Name be praised. Welcome The Revd Canon Chris Palmer - Canon Chancellor

Psalm 104:1-10 Benedic, anima mea

The congregation sits. The Choir sings

Praise the Lord, O my soul: O Lord my God, thou art become exceeding glorious; thou art clothed with majesty and honour. 2 Thou deckest thyself with light as it were with a garment: and spreadest out the heavens like a curtain. 3 Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: and maketh the clouds his chariot, and walketh upon the wings of the wind. 4 He maketh his angels spirits: and his ministers a flaming fire. 5 He laid the foundations of the earth: that it never should move at any time. 6 Thou coveredst it with the deep like as with a garment: the waters stand in the hills. 7 At thy rebuke they flee: at the voice of thy thunder they are afraid. 8 They go up as high as the hills, and down to the valleys beneath: even unto the place which thou hast appointed for them. 9 Thou hast set them their bounds which they shall not pass: neither turn again to cover the earth. 10 He sendeth the springs into the rivers: which run among the hills.

4 The congregation stands.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be: World without end. Amen.

The congregation sits. The First Lesson Ezekiel 1:4-10, 22-28a read by the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Exeter - Cllr Trish Oliver

Here begins the fourth verse of the first Chapter of the book of the prophet Ezekiel.

As I looked, a stormy wind came out of the north: a great cloud with brightness around it and fire flashing forth continually, and in the middle of the fire, something like gleaming amber. In the middle of it was something like four living creatures. This was their appearance: they were of human form. Each had four faces, and each of them had four wings. Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the sole of a calf’s foot; and they sparkled like burnished bronze. Under their wings on their four sides they had human hands. And the four had their faces and their wings thus: their wings touched one another; each of them moved straight ahead, without turning as they moved. As for the appearance of their faces: the four had the face of a human being, the face of a lion on the right side, the face of an ox on the left side, and the face of an eagle; Over the heads of the living creatures there was something like a dome, shining like crystal, spread out above their heads. Under the dome their wings were stretched out straight, one towards another; and each of the creatures had two wings covering its body. When they moved, I heard the sound of their wings like the sound of mighty waters, like the thunder of the Almighty, a sound of tumult like the sound of an army; when they stopped, they let down their wings. And there came a voice from above the dome over their heads; when they stopped, they let down their wings. And above the dome over their heads there was something like a throne, in appearance like sapphire; and seated above the likeness of a throne was something that seemed like a human form. Upwards from what appeared like the loins I saw something like gleaming amber, something that looked like fire enclosed all round; and downwards from what looked like the loins I saw something that looked like fire, 5 and there was a splendour all round. Like the bow in a cloud on a rainy day, such was the appearance of the splendour all round. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. When I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard the voice of someone speaking.

Here ends the First Lesson. Magnificat The congregation stands. The Choir sings

My soul doth magnify the Lord : and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded : the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth : all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me : and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him : throughout all generations. He hath shewed strength with his arm : he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat : and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things : and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel : as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Setting: Magdalen Service Composer: Grayston Ives (b1948) The congregation sits.

6 The Second Lesson Revelation 4 read by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Exeter - Councillor Ian Quance

Here begins the first verse of the fourth Chapter of the book of Revelation.

After this I looked, and there in heaven a door stood open! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, ‘Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.’ At once I was in the spirit, and there in heaven stood a throne, with one seated on the throne! And the one seated there looks like jasper and cornelian, and around the throne is a rainbow that looks like an emerald. Around the throne are twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones are twenty-four elders, dressed in white robes, with golden crowns on their heads. Coming from the throne are flashes of lightning, and rumblings and peals of thunder, and in front of the throne burn seven flaming torches, which are the seven spirits of God; and in front of the throne there is something like a sea of glass, like crystal. Around the throne, and on each side of the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind: the first living creature like a lion, the second living creature like an ox, the third living creature with a face like a human face, and the fourth living creature like a flying eagle. And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and inside. Day and night without ceasing they sing, ‘Holy, holy, holy, the Lord God the Almighty, who was and is and is to come.’ And whenever the living creatures give glory and honour and thanks to the one who is seated on the throne, who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall before the one who is seated on the throne and worship the one who lives for ever and ever; they cast their crowns before the throne, singing, ‘You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.’

Here ends the Second Lesson.

7 Nunc Dimittis The congregation stands. The Choir sings

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace : according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen : thy salvation; Which thou hast prepared : before the face of all people; To be a light to lighten the Gentiles : and to be the glory of thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen. Setting: Magdalen Service Composer: Grayston Ives (b1948)

The Apostles’ Creed All remain standing and say

I believe in God the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth: and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Choir sings

V. The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit.

8 The congregation sits. The Choir sings

Let us pray.

Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.

V. O Lord, shew thy mercy upon us. R. And grant us thy salvation.

V. O Lord, save the Queen. R. And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee.

V. Endue thy ministers with righteousness. R. And make thy chosen people joyful.

V. O Lord, save thy people. R. And bless thine inheritance.

V. Give peace in our time, O Lord. R. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God.

V. O God, make clean our hearts within us. R. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us.

9 The Collect of the Day

Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto us thy servants grace, by the confession of a true faith to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity: We beseech thee, that thou wouldest keep us stedfast in this faith, and evermore defend us from all adversities, who livest and reignest, one God, world without end. Amen. The Collect for Peace

O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that both, our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that, by thee, we being defended from the fear of our enemies may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. The Collect for Aid against all Perils

Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Anthem The Choir sings

Great Lord of Lords, supreme immortal King, O give us grace to sing Thy praise, which makes earth, air, and heaven to ring.

O Word of God, from ages unbegun, The Father's only Son, With Him in power, in substance, Thou art one.

O Holy Ghost, Whose care doth all embrace, Thy watch is o'er our race, Thou Source of Life, Thou Spring of peace and grace.

10 One living Trinity, One unseen Light, All, all is Thine, Thy light Beholds alike the bounds of depth and height. Amen. Text: Henry Ramsden Bramley (1833-1917) Music: Charles Wood (1866-1926)

The Choir sits. Sermon The Very Revd Jonathan Greener - Dean

The Bidding Prayer

All stand. The Canon Chancellor says

We are taught in the Holy Scriptures that we should make prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving for all; so we pray for Christ’s Holy Catholic Church throughout the world;

For the Ministers of God’s Holy Word and Sacraments, for Justin, Archbishop of this Province, and for Robert, our Bishop, for Nicholas Bishop of Plymouth, for Jackie . For the Dean and Chapter, the College of Canons, the Cathedral Council and all other members of this Cathedral Church;

For our Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth, Charles Prince of Wales and all the Royal Family; for the High Court of Parliament, for the Ministers of the Crown, and for all the Judges and Magistrates. For the Lord Lieutenant, the High Sheriff, and the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary.

For the Lord Mayor of this ancient and loyal city, the Chairman of the Devon County Council, the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, the Mayor of Torbay, and all civic leaders and councils of this county of Devon.

For all who serve Her Majesty by sea, land and air.

For the sick and injured, and those who minister to them and for all those who work in the caring services.

For all engaged in agriculture, industry, fishery and commerce.

11 We pray for all Universities, Colleges and Schools; especially for the University of Exeter, the University of Plymouth, the College of St Mark and St John, Plymouth, and for Exeter Cathedral School.

And because he who was rich became poor we remember in his name the homeless, those who cannot find work and all who feel rejected; for all prisoners, refugees and those who are trapped in addiction, debt or desperation.

And for the whole people of this Realm, that all in their various callings may live in charity with one another, remembering always the solemn account which we must one day render before the judgement seat of Christ.

Finally, we praise God for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life, and above all for the inestimable love of God in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ, for the means of grace and for the hope of glory; and for all those who are departed this life in the faith of Christ, beseeching him to give us grace so to follow their good example, that with them we may be partakers of his heavenly kingdom.

All these our prayers and praises we humbly gather as we say:

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

The Blessing The Dean says

God grant to the living, grace; to the departed, rest; to the Church, the Queen, the Commonwealth, and all humankind, peace and concord; and to us and all his servants, life everlasting; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

12 The Choir sings

God save our gracious Queen, long live our noble Queen, God save the Queen! Send her victorious, happy and glorious, long to reign over us; God save the Queen!

Thy choicest gifts in store on her be pleased to pour, long may she reign: may she defend our laws, and ever give us cause to sing with heart and voice God save the Queen!

Organ Voluntary Fugue in E flat BWV 552ii - J S Bach (1685-1750)

The congregation remains standing. The Dean will escort the clergy, Cathedral Choir, the Lord Mayor of Exeter, the Deputy Lord Mayor of Exeter and other civic guests.

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Some material included in this service is copyright: © The Archbishops' Council 2000 Some material included in this service is copyright: © The Crown/Cambridge University Press: The Book of Common Prayer (1662) CCL Number 172188

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