A SERVICE OF WELCOME WITH THE ENTHRONEMENT OF THE RIGHT REVEREND SEVENTY-SECOND BISHOP OF

SATURDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2019 at 2PM THE ARCHBISHOP’S CHARGE It is customary, when a bishop is appointed to a Diocese that the Archbishop of the province issues a charge. This is usually a document that sets out the areas of ministry that the new bishop is called to focus on. Below is the Archbishop’s charge to Bishop Graham on his appointment to the See of Norwich.

To Our well beloved in Christ, Graham Barham Usher, now Bishop and Pastor of the , Greeting.

I recall to you God’s mission entrusted by Christ to His Church to proclaim God’s Kingdom, to heal the sick and to make disciples of all nations. As the Crown Nominations Commission considered prayerfully and carefully the call of the new to share the historic and eternal gospel with a changing world and to encourage all Christians in their witness so that more people become disciples of Jesus Christ, they discerned an especial sense of urgency around tasks and ministries which are among those I now set before you, to guide you as you prepare to take up your new office.

Within the Diocese of Norwich you are called

• To discern and lead the next steps in mission and evangelism, to infuse parishes and disciples across the diocese with hope and ambition for the gospel and to encourage them to share the good news so that churches grow and signs of God’s Kingdom are seen;

• To create a sense of a shared and strategic journey in ministry and mission, enabling an imaginative response to current challenges especially in relation to engaging more young people, the rich legacy of church buildings, the different opportunities for mission in different communities and the sharing of resources;

• To equip clergy and laity in their partnership in ministry, reimagine the mission of the church and set God’s people free to share the Gospel;

• To share the good news by engaging in wider community life; Within the wider you are called

• To lead the Church of England, with your fellow bishops, in its mission and evangelism, and to discern with us how we take the Gospel of Christ into diversity and difference across Church and nation; and

Within the Anglican Communion

• To deepen the bonds between Church of England and fellow Anglicans across the world through opportunities provided by the Lambeth Conference and through your links with the Province of Papua New Guinea.

So may the Lord of heaven, who gives you the will to undertake these things, give you also the strength to perform them, and by his divine providence may his holy angels succour and defend you on earth; and may his Grace and Blessing be with you at all times. Amen.

!2 Introduction On behalf of the Dean and I welcome you all most warmly to the today for this service of welcome and enthronement. Graham Usher comes to us as the seventy-second Bishop of Norwich and enters into a history that stretches back another four centuries beyond the foundation of this Diocese of Norwich.

It was a Celtic mission from Ireland, under the leadership of St Fursey, that first established a monastic community at Burgh Castle, and the origins of an East Anglian See lie with St Felix, a bishop from Burgundy who founded it in 633.

The See was rather itinerant, moving between and possibly South Elmham, both in ; to in , then to and eventually, under Bishop , to Norwich, the economic capital of .

Bishop Herbert came to England from Fécamp Abbey in Normandy. With this building, he sought to affirm that his new cathedral had its roots in Christian antiquity and so the eastern end of the cathedral was built in the shape of an early Roman basilica (which remains to this day). He set the (the Bishop’s throne) east of and above the High Altar - a position unique in northern Europe - not as a sign of grandeur, but symbolising the bishop’s role as pastor and teacher. As a shepherd seeks height to watch over his sheep, so the bishop can see and gather his flock around the altar as Eucharistic people; and as Christ sat down to teach his followers, so the Cathedra remains the Bishop’s teaching seat. The stones on which the modern seat is placed are thought to have come from of earlier sees. Aware of the inheritance into which he had entered, Bishop Herbert placed an effigy of St Felix over the door into the North Transept (known today as the Bishop’s door) emphasising the continuity of the East Anglian see.

Bishop Graham enters into that inheritance today as he is welcomed, placed into the Bishop’s seat and anointed for ministry amongst us.

Today we will see the Bishop welcomed at the Great West Door, where he will affirm his legal duties within the Church, the nation and this diocese. He will then begin his pilgrimage through the Cathedral. Stopping first at the Font where the Christian’s journey begins, he affirms his Christian faith. From there he will move to the Nave Sanctuary where he will preach his first sermon as Bishop of Norwich in this Cathedral, !3 before moving eastwards again to be anointed for this new ministry and being clothed with the vestments used by the Bishop in the Cathedral.

It is a long-standing tradition that the , on behalf of the Archbishop, places the Bishop on the Bishop’s throne. As she does, she will ask God’s blessing upon him.

Bishop Graham will then be placed into his stall in the of the Cathedral, surrounded by the Cathedral Chapter and the College of Canons who took part in his election. We pray for him as he begins his ministry among us. Following this, Bishop Graham will greet other Christian leaders and leaders and members of other faiths together with civic leaders.

Bishop Graham will then return to the High Altar where he will be joined by children who, with lighted candles, represent schools across the Diocese. They will commission him and accompany him on his journey through the Cathedral.

Please hold Bishop Graham, his family and our Diocese and Cathedral in your prayers at the beginning of our new life together.

Jane Hedges

!4 BEFORE THE SERVICE

At 1.15pm, Dancers from the Open Youth Trust will perform at the Presbytery steps

From 1.20 the Assistant Organist, George Inscoe plays

Praeludium in G – N. Bruhns (1665-1697)

Prelude and Fugue in E flat BWV 552 – J. S. Bach (1685-1750)

Choral Song – S.S Wesley (1810-1876)

!5 ORDER OF PROCESSIONS

The congregation remains seated until the entry of Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of the County of Norfolk at 1.45.

1.25 Procession of representatives of the Readers of the Diocese, visiting clergy and the Clergy of the Diocese

1.30 Procession of Bishops followed by the Dean and Chapter of Worcester Cathedral, the , his senior staff, and Ecumenical Guests

1.35 Procession of Civic Representatives from within the Diocese of Norwich, together with representatives of Higher Education

1.40 The Dean receives the Lord Mayor of Norwich

1.45 The Dean receives the High Sheriff of the County Norfolk and the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Norfolk

1.45 The Cathedral Choir moves to its place in the Nave

The Mace The Choir Cross and Lights The Saints and Martyrs Banner The Boy Choristers of the Cathedral Choir The Girl Choristers of the Cathedral Choir The Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars The Master of the Music

1.55 The Archdeacon of Canterbury is conducted through the Nave to the Crossing by the Vesturer of Canterbury

1.55 The Cathedral Procession moves via the North Ambulatory steps to the Crossing to greet the Archdeacon of Canterbury

!6 The Great Cross and Lights The Trinity Banner The Rural Deans and Deanery Lay Chairs The Sacrist The Head Master of The Chapter Steward The High Steward

The Canons’ Verger The Lay Canons The Honorary Canons Diocesan Secretary Bishop’s Advisor on Women’s Ministry The The The Chancellor of the Diocese of Norwich The Provincial Registrar

The Dean’s Verger The Treasurer The Canon Precentor The Canon Pastor The Canon Librarian The Dean of Norwich

!7 At 1.50 these gathering songs are sung.

GATHERING SONGS

All remain seated to sing the following songs as we prepare to worship.

The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning, It's time to sing your song again. Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me, Let me be singing when the evening comes Chorus

You're rich in love and you're slow to anger. Your name is great and your heart is kind. For all your goodness, I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find. Chorus

And on that day, when my strength is failing, The end draws near, and my time has come; Still my soul will sing your praise unending Ten thousand years, and then for evermore. Chorus

Words and Music: Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman

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All heaven declares, The glory of the risen Lord. Who can compare With the beauty of the Lord? For ever he will be The Lamb upon the throne. I gladly bow the knee And worship him alone.

I will proclaim The glory of the risen Lord, Who once was slain To reconcile the world to God. For ever you will be The Lamb upon the throne. I gladly bow the knee And worship you alone.

For ever you will be The Lamb upon the throne. I gladly bow the knee And worship you alone.

Words and music: Noel and Tricia Richards

!9 THE READING OF THE MANDATE

The Archdeacon of Canterbury greets the Dean.

Madam Dean, I bring you greetings from His Grace, the , and present to you his Mandate.

The Dean hands the Mandate to the Chancellor of the Diocese, saying

Let the Archbishop’s Mandate now be read.

The Chancellor reads the Mandate for the Enthronement and then returns it to the Archdeacon.

The Dean We have heard the Archbishop’s Mandate. Let us go together to welcome our Bishop into his Cathedral Church.

!10 ORDER OF SERVICE

The Bishop is brought to the Cathedral by horse and cart, symbolising the significant part that agriculture and rural life play in the life of the County and Diocese. We are very grateful to the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association for arranging this.

The procession moves during the hymn to the Great West Door to greet the Bishop. The Bishop is attended by his Chaplain together with the Archdeacons of Norfolk, Norwich and Lynn and the Diocesan Registrar.

The Great Cross and Lights The Trinity Banner The Sacrist The Head Master of Norwich School The Chapter Steward The High Steward

The Canons’ Verger Diocesan Secretary Bishop’s Advisor on Women’s Ministry The Bishop of Thetford The Bishop of Lynn The Chancellor of the Diocese of Norwich The Provincial Registrar

The Vesturer The Archdeacon of Canterbury

The Dean’s Verger The Canon Treasurer The Canon Precentor The Canon Pastor The Canon Librarian The Dean of Norwich

!11 Stand HYMN Tune: Lasst uns erfreuen

All All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing Alleluia, Alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam: O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Thou rushing wind that art so strong, Ye clouds that sail in heaven along, O praise him, Alleluia! Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening, find a voice: O praise him… Thou flowing water, pure and clear, Make music for thy Lord to hear, Alleluia, Alleluia! Thou fire so masterful and bright, That givest us both warmth and light: O praise him… Dear mother earth, who day by day Unfoldest blessings on our way, O praise him, Alleluia! The flowers and fruits that in thee grow, Let them his glory also show: O praise him…

!12 And all who are of tender heart, Forgiving others, take your part, O sing ye, Alleluia! Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, Praise God and on him cast your care: O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

And thou, most kind and gentle death, Waiting to hush our latest breath, O praise him, Alleluia! Thou leadest home the child of God, And Christ our Lord the way hath trod: O praise him…

Let all things their Creator bless, And worship him in humbleness, O praise him, Alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, And praise the Spirit, three in One: O praise him…

Words: St Francis of Assisi Translated by William Draper

THE WELCOME The hymn ended, the Bishop strikes the Great West Door three times with his pastoral staff. As the doors are opened, the organist plays a flourish, composed by Sefton Cottom (1928-2011) for Bishop Graham and Rachel’s wedding, twenty-three years ago today. The Dean Reverend Father in God, in the name of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, and of this ancient Foundation, and on behalf of the people of your Diocese, we welcome you into your Cathedral Church. All In the name of the Lord, we welcome you! We welcome you!

!13 The Dean Bishop Graham, we have heard with joy the Mandate of the Archbishop of Canterbury for your enthronement as the Seventy-second Bishop of Norwich.

In accordance with Church custom and law, we now invite you to make the Declaration of Assent.

Sit DECLARATION OF ASSENT

The Dean reads the Preface.

The Church of England is part of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, worshipping the one true God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It professes the faith uniquely revealed in the Holy Scriptures and set forth in the catholic creeds, which faith the Church is called upon to proclaim afresh in each generation. Led by the Holy Spirit, it has borne witness to Christian truth in its historic formularies, the Thirty-nine Articles of Religion, The Book of Common Prayer and the Ordering of Bishops, Priests and Deacons. In the declaration you are about to make, will you affirm your loyalty to this inheritance of faith as your inspiration and guidance under God in bringing the grace and truth of Christ to this generation and making him known to those in your care?

The Bishop responds

I, Graham Barham Usher, do so affirm, and accordingly declare my belief in the faith which is revealed in the Holy Scriptures and set forth in the catholic creeds and to which the historic formularies of the Church of England bear witness; and in public prayer and administration of the sacraments, I will use only the forms of service which are authorized or allowed by Canon.

!14 THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE SOVEREIGN

The Provincial Registrar invites the Bishop to swear his oaths on the Bible upon which Queen Victoria signed her coronation oath and which she subsequently gave to , Bishop of Norwich.

Bishop Graham, on this copy of the scriptures and before us as your witnesses, we invite you to make your Oaths of Allegiance and Due Obedience.

The Bishop says

I, Graham Barham Usher, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, her heirs and successors, according to law, so help me God.

THE OATH OF DUE OBEDIENCE

In the name of God. Amen. I, Graham Barham Usher, Bishop of the Church and See of Norwich, do profess and promise all due reverence and obedience to the Archbishop and to the Metropolitical Church of Christ, Canterbury and to their Successors: so help me God, through Jesus Christ.

The Dean prays

Almighty God, your Son has opened for us a new and living way into your presence. Give us new hearts and constant wills to worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. All Amen.

!15 Stand THE GREETING

The Bishop Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you All and also with you.

My brothers and sisters in Christ, I thank you for your welcome. I come among you as your servant and pastor, humbly seeking the grace of God. In baptism, God has called us and draws us into the Church, commissioning each of us to witness to the faith of the crucified Christ in season and out of season and to be his faithful and joyful disciples to the end of our lives. With humility and with joy, I take on the yoke of obedience as your Bishop and for the love of Christ I seek to do his perfect will.

I cannot do this in my own strength, but with God’s love and your care and so I ask you to join with me in affirming our common faith, committing ourselves afresh to God’s service that through our work, witness and prayer together we may proclaim Christ Jesus as Lord and Saviour.

MOTET

During the motet, O hearken thou the procession moves to the Font. The music is by Edward Elgar who lived and worked in the Diocese of Worcester where Bishop Graham ministered as .

O hearken thou unto the voice of my calling, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I make my prayer. My voice shalt Thou hear betimes, O Lord: early in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. Words: Psalm 5 vv. 2,3 Music by Edward Elgar

!16 AFFIRMATION OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT The Dean addresses the Bishop and the whole congregation. My brothers and sisters, I invite you to join with me in affirming our faith in God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Dean Do you believe and trust in God the Father? All I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Dean Do you believe and trust in his Son Jesus Christ? All I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. Dean Do you believe and trust in the Holy Spirit? All I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Dean Almighty God, we thank you for our fellowship in the household of faith with all who have been baptized into your name. Keep us faithful to our baptism, and so make us ready for that day when the whole creation shall be made perfect in your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. All Amen. Bishop May Christ dwell in your hearts through faith, that you may be rooted and grounded in love and bring forth the fruit of the Spirit. All Amen. The Bishop signs himself with the sign of the cross with water from the font. !17 During the following hymn, the Procession moves to the Nave Sanctuary.

HYMN Tune: Praise my soul

All Praise with joy the world's Creator, God of justice, love, and peace, Source and end of human knowledge, Force of greatness without cease. Celebrate the Maker's glory, Power to rescue and release.

Praise to Christ who feeds the hungry, Frees the captive, finds the lost, Heals the sick, up-sets religion, Fearless both of fate and cost. Celebrate Christ's constant presence: Friend and stranger, guest and host.

Praise the Spirit sent among us, Liberating truth from pride, Forging bonds where race or gender, Age or nation dare divide. Celebrate the Spirit's treasure: Foolishness none dare deride.

Praise the Maker, Christ, and Spirit, One God in community, Calling Christians to embody Oneness and diversity. Thus the world shall yet believe, when Shown Christ’s vibrant unity.

John L. Bell & Graham Maule

!18 All sit while Total Ensemble perform the dance ‘Embrace’.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

THE FIRST READING Ephesians 3. 14-end

Read by Chad Usher

A reading from the Letter of St Paul to the Ephesians.

I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen.

At the end the reader says

For the word of the Lord All Thanks be to God.

!19 Stand HYMN

Tune: Carlisle

All Breathe on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what thou dost love, And do what thou wouldst do.

Breathe on me, Breath of God, Until my heart is pure, Until with thee I will one will, To do and to endure.

Breathe on me, Breath of God, Till I am wholly thine, Until this earthly part of me Glows with the fire divine.

Breathe on me, Breath of God, So shall I never die, But live with thee the perfect life Of thine eternity.

Words: Edwin Hatch

!20 All sit THE SECOND READING Luke 24. 13-35

Read by Helen Snelson

A reading from the Gospel according to St Luke.

On the first day of the week, two of the disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, ‘What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?’ They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, ‘Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?’ He asked them, ‘What things?’ They replied, ‘The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him.’ Then he said to them, ‘Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?’ Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.

As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, ‘Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.’ So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?’

!21 That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, ‘The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!’ Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.

At the end the reader says

For the word of the Lord All Thanks be to God.

THE SERMON

The Right Reverend Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich.

All stand HYMN

During the hymn, the Procession moves from the Nave, through the Pulpitum Screen and into the Presbytery.

All O God, you search me and you know me. All my thoughts lie open to your gaze. When I walk or lie down, you are before me, Ever the maker and keeper of my days.

You know my resting and my rising. You discern my purpose from afar, And with love everlasting you besiege me: In ev'ry moment of life or death, you are.

Before a word is on my tongue, Lord, You have known its meaning through and through. You are with me beyond my understanding: God of my present, my past and future too.

!22 Although your Spirit is upon me, Still I search for shelter from your light. There is nowhere on earth I can escape you: Even the darkness is radiant in your sight.

For you created me and shaped me, Gave me life within my mother's womb. For the wonder of who I am, I praise you: Safe in your hands, all creation is made new.

O God, you search me and you know me. All my thoughts lie open to your gaze. When I walk or lie down, you are before me, Ever the maker and keeper of my days.

Words from Psalm 139 Music by Bernadette Farrell

Remain standing

THE ANOINTING FOR NEW MINISTRY

The Bishop comes to kneel at the Presbytery steps

The Bishops of Thetford and Lynn stand before the Bishop. The Bishop of Thetford says

Brothers and sisters in Christ, I bid you pray for Graham our Bishop, as he is anointed with oil for his ministry among us as pastor, teacher and servant.

All sit. A time of silent prayer is kept.

!23 Mahmood, who became a Christian in Iran and came to this country as a refugee, anoints the Bishop’s forehead and says

Remember that at your baptism you were signed upon your forehead with the cross of Christ, that you might fight valiantly as his disciple against sin, the world and the devil, and remain faithful to him to the end of your life. As you teach and guide his flock, may God give you grace to continue in his way.

The Lord keep you and defend you All now and for ever. Amen.

Bishop David Hope, who ordained Bishop Graham deacon in York Minster, anoints the Bishop’s left hand, saying

Remember that when you were ordained deacon in the Church of God you were called to share in the ministry of Christ, who took the form of a servant, and came not to be served but to serve. He taught that those who would be great among us must be the servant of all. May God give you grace to continue in his way.

The Lord keep you and defend you All now and for ever. Amen.

The Revd Louisa Pittman, who was ordained priest this year, anoints the Bishop’s right hand, saying

Remember that when you were ordained priest in the Church of God, you were given care of the people in your charge: to watch over them, to absolve them and to bless them in God’s name, and to proclaim the gospel of salvation. May God give you grace to continue in his way.

The Lord keep you and defend you All now and for ever. Amen.

!24 The Bishop of Lynn says

Remember that the episcopal ring you wear on your right hand is a sign of unity. It is also a sign of trust that a waiting father places on the finger of his returning son. May God give you grace to continue in his way.

The Lord keep you and defend you All now and for ever. Amen.

THE CLOTHING

The Archdeacons of Norfolk, Norwich and Lynn stand before the Bishop, holding the stole, cope and mitre which were presented to the cathedral for the Bishop’s use by WJ Birkbeck in 1902 and worn by Bishop Sheepshanks at the Coronation of Edward VII. As the Bishop is clothed with historic vestments, he is seen to enter into and become part of the continuity of apostolic ministry in this See.

The , holding up the stole, says

Jesus said, ‘Take my yoke upon you and learn of me.’ Wear this stole as a token of your obedience to Christ, whose yoke is easy and whose burden is light.

The , holding up the cope, says

St Paul says ‘As many as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.’ Wear this cope as a sign that you are clothed with Christ, in whose strength alone you stand among us.

The , holding up the mitre, says

St Luke tells us that at Pentecost tongues of flame rested on each one of the Apostles. Wear this mitre as a sign that the Holy Spirit rests upon you, and is to be your guide and wisdom in all things.

!25 Whilst the Bishop is clothed with the episcopal vestments he will use when in the cathedral, the Choir sings the Anthem In this sight by Ben Rowarth, who was prepared for Confirmation by Bishop Graham at Hexham Abbey. The anthem was commissioned for this service and in memory of Dr Kenneth Thomson.

THE ANTHEM

I saw that he is to us all things that are good and comfortable to help us. He is our clothing, that for love wraps us and winds us, embraces us and totally encloses us, hanging about us for tender love, that he may never leave us. And so in this sight I saw that he is all things that are good, as to my understanding.

Words by , Revelations of Divine Love Chapter 5, verses 2-6 translated by Veronica Mary Rolf Music by Ben Rowarth

When the Bishop has been clothed, the Procession moves into the High Altar sanctuary.

The Bishop stands before the High Altar. The pastoral staff presented to Bishop Sheepshanks by the parish of Anfield in Liverpool in 1883, and given by him for the use of the Bishops of Norwich, was laid down on the High Altar by the seventy-first Bishop of Norwich. A child takes the pastoral staff and presents it to the Bishop. Another child says

Bishop Graham, you are our chief shepherd. Carry this staff as a sign of your care for us in Christ. May the Lord be your Shepherd always.

The Diocesan Secretary takes the Book of the Gospels and holds it before the Bishop, who lays his right hand upon it to take the accustomed oath. The Diocesan Secretary says

Bishop Graham, I ask you to make the declaration that you will faithfully watch over this Diocese of Norwich.

!26 The Bishop says

I, Graham, by divine permission Bishop of Norwich, promise, that as much as in me lies, I will be a faithful pastor and priest, and a true Father in God to the Clergy and People of this Diocese, so that we may be equipped for God’s service and together build up the Body of Christ. So help me God.

THE ENTHRONEMENT

All stand

The Dean addresses the Archdeacon of Canterbury saying

Madam Archdeacon, on behalf of the Chapter of this Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Norwich, I ask you to place our new Bishop in his seat according to the mandate of the Archbishop.

The Archdeacon of Canterbury says

By virtue of the Mandate of the Most Reverend Father in God, Justin, by divine providence, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of all England and Metropolitan, I, Joanne Kelly-Moore, Archdeacon of the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ in Canterbury, do induct and install you, Graham Barham Usher into the possession of the Bishopric of Norwich with its rights and dignities and all its opportunities for service; and I place you in the episcopal seat of this Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Norwich in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

!27 A fanfare is sounded from above the Throne and then all sing

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Praise him all creatures here below, Praise him above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Archdeacon of Canterbury blesses the Bishop saying

May the Lord sustain you in all your works and in all your ways; make you humble, just and true; strengthen you in holiness and righteousness; fill your home with love and joy and peace; and help you always to possess the hearts of your people. May almighty God bless you, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. All Amen.

A time of silence and stillness is kept

All sit MOTET

During the motet, the Dean and Chapter conduct the Bishop to his stall in the choir. A verger leads the College of Canons to the crossing.

Beati quorum via integra est: qui ambulant in lege Domini.

Blessed are they whose road is straight, who walk in the law of the Lord.

Words: Psalm 119 v.1 Music by C.V. Stanford

!28 The Chapter Steward takes the Book of the Gospels and holds it before the Bishop, who lays his right hand upon it to take the customary oath. The Chapter Steward says

Bishop Graham, I ask you to make the declaration that you will observe the Statutes and preserve the liberties of this Cathedral Church.

The Bishop says

I solemnly undertake that I will faithfully observe the Statutes and Ordinances of this Cathedral Church; and I will set forward and promote such works as may be rightly and properly done in it for the service of God and for the benefit of God’s people in this Diocese.

The Dean places him in his seat and says

Bishop Graham, as President of the Chapter of the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Norwich, I, Jane Barbara Hedges, place you in the Episcopal Seat within the Choir of this Cathedral Church as our Visitor and our Father in God. May the Lord preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth and for evermore.

The Bishop kneels and the College of Canons prays together the prayer of St Benedict, under whose rule the monastic community of the cathedral was founded and lived and which influences cathedral life today.

Gracious and Holy Father, give us wisdom to know thee, diligence to seek thee, patience to wait for thee, eyes to perceive thee, a heart to meditate upon thee, and a life to proclaim thee; by the power of the Spirit of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. !29 As the organ plays, the Chapter return to their stalls and the College of Canons to their places at the Pulpitum.

THE DEDICATION TO PARTNERSHIP IN MINISTRY

The Bishops of Thetford and Lynn stand with the Bishop at the Presbytery steps. The Bishop asks

My brothers Alan and Jonathan, I ask your help in bearing in this Diocese the responsibilities of a bishop in the Church of God, and I give you my commission to share in this work.

They reply Supported by your prayers, we pledge ourselves to share in your ministry of pastoral care of the Clergy and Laity of the Diocese and to the continuing mission of the Church of God; in the name of Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Bishop with the Bishops of Thetford and Lynn stand at the top of the Presbytery steps, where they are joined by the Roman Catholic Bishop of East Anglia, the Chairman of the East Anglian Methodist District, the Regional Minister Team Leader for the Eastern Baptist Association, the Moderator of the United Reformed Church Eastern Synod, the Coptic Orthodox Priest for Norwich, and senior local Salvation Army Officers.

Together they say

As leaders of the Church in this region, supported by the prayers of God’s holy people, we pledge ourselves to work and pray together for the spread of the Gospel and the increase of God’s kingdom; in the name of Christ, and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

!30 The Bishop says

Brothers and sisters, I invite you to stand and join with us, in the prayer that unites all Christian people: All Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

During the psalm that follows, the Bishop exchanges greetings with the Church Leaders, ecumenical guests, and leaders of other faiths. The Procession returns to the Nave Sanctuary.

PSALM 133

Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is: brethren, to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down unto the beard: even unto Aaron's beard, and went down to the skirts of his clothing. Like as the dew of Hermon: which fell upon the hill of Sion. For there the Lord promised his blessing: and life for evermore. 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.

!31 THE PRESENTATIONS AND GREETINGS

The Dean presents the Bishop to the people

My brothers and sisters, I present to you Graham, anointed and enthroned as our Bishop. All in the Cathedral greet the Bishop with applause

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy and peace. The peace of the Lord be always with you. All and also with you. Let us offer one another a sign of peace.

All are invited to share a sign of peace with those around them. The choir returns to the Nave stalls to sing Look at the world by John Rutter, chosen by Bishop Graham to reflect his commitment to ecology. During the anthem the Bishop greets representatives of the local community. He is accompanied by the Dean.

Look at the world: everything all around us Look at the world and marvel every day. Look at the world: so many joys and wonders, So many miracles along our way Praise to thee, O lord for all creation. Give us thankful hearts that we may see All the gifts we share, and every blessing, All things come of thee. Look at the earth bringing forth fruit and flower, Look at the sky the sunshine and the rain. Look at the hills, look at the trees and mountains, Valley and flowing river, field and plain. Think of the spring, think of the warmth of summer Bringing the harvest before winter's cold. Everything grows, everything has a season, till it is gathered to the Father's fold: Every good gift, all that we need and cherish. Comes from the Lord in token of his love We are his hands, stewards of all his bounty His is the earth and his the heavens above. Words and Music: John Rutter !32 THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

Between each prayer, we sing the chant O Lord hear my prayer from the Taizé community. The Chair of the House of Clergy

Gracious God, we give you thanks for all those who have nurtured and nourished Graham in his ministry; for Rachel, Chad and Olivia, giving thanks for the love shared within the family, and for your blessing upon them in their new life among us. We pray too for the people of Nunthorpe, North Ormesby, Hexham, Dudley and Worcestershire who have supported Graham in his ministry and whom he has served as pastor and friend. May the fruits of his ministry continue to flourish there and may he discover new gifts in this place. All O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer, when I call, answer me. O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer, come and listen to me A Reader We pray for the parishes of this Diocese whom Graham will lead and encourage. May the diversity and character of each be celebrated and sustained. May every congregation challenge and be challenged by those whom they serve. We give thanks for Bishops Alan and Jonathan and all who carried additional responsibilities during the vacancy in see and pray that both in mission and in administration we may be bold and faithful to the ministry of Christ.

All O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer, when I call, answer me. O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer, come and listen to me. !33 The Chair of the House of Laity We pray for Elizabeth, our Queen, for this City, for the people of Norfolk and Waveney and for all the communities represented here today. We give thanks for those who contribute to and work for a fairer sharing of resources and for a society where each person is respected and listened to. May we find new ways of working together and enlarging our vision of what it is to be your people.

All O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer, when I call, answer me. O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer, come and listen to me.

Advisor for Women’s ministry to the Bishop of Norwich

We pray for the life and witness of this Cathedral Church, giving thanks for all those who through the centuries have hallowed it with their prayers and their service. We pray for the Dean and Chapter and the community that gathers here today as we look forward to supporting our Bishop and to receiving the blessings of his insights. May he show humility in sharing his strengths and courage in sharing his weaknesses that he may enrich and be enriched by the worship offered here each day.

All O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer, when I call, answer me. O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer, come and listen to me.

!34 The Dean We pray for those unable to be here today; for those who are ill at home or in hospital; for those confined and restricted by old age; for those wounded by loss and scarred by war, and for those whose grief is still raw. We ask your blessing on them and all who feel alone and isolated. We remember with thanksgiving those who have gone before us and make our prayer in communion with the Blessed Virgin Mary Benedict, Felix, Fursey, Julian of Norwich, Margery Kempe, Edith Cavell and all your saints, through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

All O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer, when I call, answer me. O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer, come and listen to me.

!35 All stand HYMN

During the hymn children representing Church of England schools in the Diocese come forward carrying lighted candles and gather in the High Altar Sanctuary. A collection is taken for the Bishop of Norwich’s Refugee Crisis Appeal and . Tune: Londonderry

All I cannot tell how he whom angels worship Should stoop to love the peoples of the earth, Or why as shepherd he should seek the wanderers With his mysterious promise of new birth. But this I know, that he was born of Mary, When Bethlehem's manger was his only home, And that he lived at Nazareth and laboured, And so the Saviour, Saviour of the world, is come.

I cannot tell how silently he suffered, As with his peace he graced this place of tears, Nor how his heart upon the cross was broken, The crown of pain to three and thirty years. But this I know, he heals the broken-hearted, And stays our sin, and calms our lurking fear, And lifts the burden from the heavy laden, For still the Saviour, Saviour of the world, is here.

!36 I cannot tell how he will win the nations, How he will claim his earthly heritage, How satisfy the needs and aspirations Of east and west, of sinner and of sage. But this I know, all flesh shall see his glory, And he shall reap the harvest he has sown, And some glad day his sun shall shine in splendour When he the Saviour, Saviour of the world, is known.

I cannot tell how all the lands shall worship, When, at his bidding, every storm is stilled, Or who can say how great the jubilation When all our hearts with love for him are filled. But this I know, the skies will sound his praises, Ten myriad, myriad human voices sing, And earth to heaven, and heaven to earth, will answer: 'At last the Saviour, Saviour of the world, is king!'

Words: William Fullerton

COMMITMENT TO SERVICE

The gathered children commission the Bishop. A child questions the Bishop

Bishop Graham, you have been anointed as our Bishop. With the grace of the Holy Spirit going before you, will you dare to walk into God’s future, trusting God to be your guide? Bishop By the Spirit’s grace, I will.

In the Spirit’s power, will you dare to lead us in new paths, that God’s Church may grow and flourish? Bishop By the Spirit’s power, I will.

Will you help us keep our eyes open to God’s work around us, help equip us in facing new challenges and ever draw us back to the One who calls us and with whom we may accomplish more than we can imagine? Bishop By God’s help and by your prayers, I will.

!37 The Bishop addresses the congregation Brothers and sisters, God’s people in this place, will you join me with your hearts burning within you with love for God and for one another, in living the good news of God amongst the people we live and serve? All Together, we commit ourselves to support and encourage one another in the work of God in this Diocese of Norwich, working with you as our Bishop to build up God’s kingdom of righteousness and peace.

THE BLESSING All remain standing Bishop Blessed be the name of the Lord. All Now and for ever. Amen. Our help is in the name of the Lord. All Who has made heaven and earth. God the Father, whose love creates and sustains all that is, fill you with the knowledge of his glory. All Amen. God the Son, whose obedience shows us the Father and opens to us the way of eternal life, strengthen you to walk in his way. All Amen. God the Holy Spirit, whose still small voice guides us through joy and sorrow, hope and fear, lead you in the ways of holiness and empower you to live the Gospel. All Amen. And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be upon you and remain with you always. All Amen. !38 HYMN During which the Bishop’s procession, together with the gathered children, passes through the Cathedral to the Great West Door.

Tune: Sine Nomine

All For all the Saints, who from their labours rest, Who thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesu, be for ever blest. Alleluia, alleluia!

Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might; Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light. Alleluia, alleluia!

O may thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win, with them, the victor’s crown of gold. Alleluia, alleluia!

O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, alleluia!

And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia, alleluia!

!39 The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest; Sweet is the calm of paradise the blessed. Alleluia, alleluia!

But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of glory passes on His way. Alleluia, alleluia!

From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Alleluia, alleluia! Words: William Walsham How

BLESSING OF THE CITY AND DIOCESE

The Bishop turns to face out of the Cathedral and blesses the City and Diocese.

May almighty God bless this City and Diocese, and grant gifts of wisdom, love and compassion, to all who live and work here; may God visit his people with mercy, surround them with love, and fill the hearts of all with courage, strength and peace; beyond human imagining; through Jesus Christ our Lord. All Amen.

!40 PSALM 150

The choir sings Psalm 150 to the chant by Talbot as it moves through the nave. This was the passage of scripture at which the Bible was open when Bishop Graham paid homage to Her Majesty the Queen.

O praise God in his holiness: praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him in his noble acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. Praise him in the sound of the trumpet: praise him upon the lute and harp. Praise him in the cymbals and dances: praise him upon the strings and pipe. Praise him upon the well-tuned cymbals: praise him upon the loud cymbals. Let every thing that hath breath: praise the Lord. 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.

ORGAN VOLUNTARY

Carillon-Sortie by Henri Mulet

PLEASE REMAIN SEATED UNTIL THE ROBED AND OFFICIAL PROCESSIONS HAVE LEFT.

Refreshments will be brought to you in your place. Wine is served in reusable plastic glasses that we encourage you to take home with you. Soft drinks are also available. The cake is ‘Bishop’s Honey Cake’ and is made by Jarrold (of Norwich) using honey from Bishop Graham’s bees.

Please take this order of service with you as a memento of this day.

The Dean and Chapter is very grateful to the Allchurches Trust for its generous contribution towards the cost of producing this order of service.

This booklet has been printed on paper from sustainable sources, using vegetable based inks and is fully recyclable. !41 The front cover artwork is by Esther Platten Hymns and songs are reproduced under CCLI no. 72752 and One Licence no. A-631270 This booklet has been printed on paper from sustainable sources and using vegetable based inks.