The Honourable Society of Lincoln S Inn

The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn

CHAPEL SERVICES

Treasurer:

The Rt Hon Lord Justice Patten

Dean of the Chapel:

The Rt Hon Lord Justice Richards

Preacher:

The Venerable Sheila Watson

Organist and Director of Chapel Music:

Nicholas Shaw

HILARY TERM 2018

THE CHAPEL: WHAT IS IT FOR? Why do we have a Chapel in the Inn? I suggest for at least these three reasons:

First because everyone needs to consider even if they cannot answer, the great questions of life, who are we, why are we here, to whom if anyone are we responsible, and so on. What is done in the Chapel may help us to think about these questions, and to point us at least in the direction of answers.

Secondly because the very existence of such a place reminds us, whether or not we believe in God, that there is more to life than work, and more to work than making a living; there is in fact a spiritual (or at least a non-material) dimension to our existence.

Thirdly because we are a community and the Chapel is a worthy place for the prayer and praise of the community to be offered to Almighty God.

Why should the Chapel be a place of Anglican worship, rather than multi- denominational or multi-faith? In what may be called "formal" worship (and I do not mean anything derogatory by that term) it is necessary to use some form or other. The Church of England's form is the one for which the Chapel was built and intended. However, much of what we do is not specifically Anglican, for instance our Bible Readings and Carol Services; and my hope is that all our services, formal and informal, may be found helpful and positive by any believer in God and by any seeker after truth.

While the Chapel is particularly for those who live and work in the Inn, whether as judges, barristers, students, clerks, employees or tenants, it is also open to the public and we are always glad to welcome anyone of whatever faith or none.

The Chapel is open from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Some find it a convenient place for quiet meditation, and the high pews, though they have disadvantages, are well suited to those who wish to pray undisturbed.

The Preacher

Lincoln’s Inn Chapel follows the traditional services of Matins and Eucharist according to the Book of Common Prayer. Orders of Service can be followed on the laminated cards and on page 1 (Matins) and page 236 (Eucharist) of the Book of Common Prayer. The page number of the psalm is noted on the music list. In Eastertide we sing the Easter Anthems in place of the Venite. They can be found on page 128 of the Prayer Book.

Every Sunday after the Service, all members of the congregation are invited to join the Masters of the Bench and Members of the Inn for a brief social gathering in the Crypt of the Old Hall.

Dates and times of all Chapel events in the Chapel in the Hilary Term are set out in the Chapel Calendar to be found at the back of the Chapel. Please take one. Epiphany 2 14 January 2018

Morning Prayer and Sermon

Organ Voluntary Prelude – Brian Brockless (1926-95)

Hymn 103 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness

Venite v.1-7 (Chant - Goss)

Psalm 139. 1-9 (Chant –Mann) p.525

First Lesson 1 Samuel 3.1-10 God’s Call

Te Deum Short Service – Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)

Second Lesson John 1.43-end God’s Call

Jubilate (Chant – Savage)

Anthem Epiphany – Judith Bingham (b.1952)

The Bidding and Lord's Prayer

Sermon The Preacher

Hymn 827 Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim

Organ Voluntary Toccata – Brian Brockless

The retiring collection will be for MacMillan Cancer Support, nominated by members of the Inn’s staff.

Epiphany Deep midwinter, the dark centre of the year, Wake, O earth, awake. Out on the hills, a star appears, Wake, O earth, awake. Here lies the way for pilgrim Kings, Three Magi on an ancient path, Black hours begin their journeyings. Wake, O earth, awake. Their star has risen in our hearts, Empty thrones, abandoned fears, Out on the hills their journey starts, In dazzling darkness, God appears.

Judith Bingham, inspired by Henry Vaughan's Ode to Night Epiphany 3 21 January 2018

Organ Voluntary Andante – André Fleury (1903-95)

Hymn 583 Rejoice, O land, in God thy might

Venite v.1-7 (Chant – Havergal)

Psalm 128 (Chant – Goss) p.517

First Lesson Genesis 14.17-20 God’s blessing on Abram

Te Deum (Chants – Woodward, Smart, Ouseley)

Second Lesson John 2.1-11 The wedding at Cana

Jubilate Matthew Martin (b.1976)

Anthem The Beatitudes – Arvo Pärt (b.1935)

Sermon The Preacher

Hymn 104 (omitting v.4) Songs of thankfulness and praise

Organ Voluntary Allegro Moderato – André Fleury

The retiring collection will be for MacMillan Cancer Support, nominated by members of the Inn’s staff.

The Beatitudes Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Matthew 5.3-12 The Presentation of Christ in the Temple 28 January 2018

Sung Eucharist and Sermon

Organ Voluntary Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin BWV 616 – J.S.Bach (1685-1750)

Introit Nunc Dimittis, from Short Service – Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)

Opening Hymn 30 Come, thou long-expected Jesus

Setting Missa Brevis in F KV192 – W.A. Mozart (1756-91)

Epistle Malachi 3.1-5 Behold, I will send my messenger

Gospel Luke 2.22-40 The Presentation in the Temple

Creed (Merbecke)

Sermon The Preacher

Offertory Hymn 593 (omitting * verses) At the name of Jesus

During the hymn a collection will be taken for MacMillan Cancer Support, nominated by members of the Inn’s staff.

During Communion Agnus Dei, from Missa Brevis in F

Final Hymn 110 Hail to the Lord who comes

Organ Voluntary Fiat Lux - Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) Nunc Dimittis

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.

The Book of Common Prayer

Sexagesima 4 February 2018

Organ Voluntary Comme un scherzo - André Fleury (1903-95)

Hymn 253 Love of the Father, Love of God the Son

Venite v.1-7 (Chant – Macfarren)

Psalm 104. 26-end (Chant – Smart) p.477

First Lesson Proverbs 8.1, 22-31 Wisdom’s part in creation

Te Deum Thomas Tallis for five voices (c1505-85)

Second Lesson John 1.1-14 In the beginning was the Word

Jubilate (Chant – Savage)

Anthem Lehre uns bedenken - Johann Hermann Schein (1586-1630)

Sermon The Preacher

Hymn 761 Praise the Lord! Ye heavens, adore him

Organ Voluntary Comme une marche - André Fleury

The retiring collection will be for MacMillan Cancer Support

The Baptism of Oscar Delahunty will take place after this morning’s service Lehre uns bedenken

Lehre uns bedenken, daß wir sterben müssen, auf daß wir klug werden. Herr, kehre dich doch wieder zu uns und sei deinen Knechten gnädig. Fülle uns früh mit deiner Gnade. So wollen wir rühmen und fröhlich sein unser lebelang.

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Turn thee again O Lord at the last, and be gracious unto thy servants. O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

Psalm 90.12-14

11 February 2018

THERE IS NO SERVICE IN CHAPEL Ash Wednesday 14 February 2018

Sung Eucharist and Sermon

Organ Voluntary Attende Domine - Jeanne Demessieux (1921-68)

Introit Miserere mei, Deus – William Byrd (1539/40-1623)

Opening Hymn 116 Be thou my guardian and my guide

Setting Missa Aeterna Christi munera – Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525/6-1594)

Epistle 2 Corinthians 5.20, 6.10 Now is the acceptable time

Gospel John 8.1 - 11 Who is without sin?

Creed (Merbecke)

Sermon The Preacher

Offertory Hymn 730 (tune St Francis Xavier) My God, I love thee;

During the hymn a collection will be taken for The Diocese of London’s Homelessness Appeal, nominated by members of the Inn’s staff.

During Communion Ad te Domine clamabo – Ascanio Trombetti (1544-90)

Final Hymn 128 (tune Aberystwyth) Jesu, lover of my soul

Organ Voluntary Praeludium in E minor – Nicolaus Bruhns (1665-97) Miserere mei, Deus

Miserere mei, Deus, secundum magnam misericordiam tuam; et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum, dele iniquitatem meam.

Have mercy upon me, O God, after thy great goodness; According to the multitude of thy mercies do away mine offences.

Psalm 51.1

Ad te Domine clamabo

Ad te Domine clamabo et ad Deum meum deprecabor Quae utilitas in sanguine meo dum descendo in corruptionem Numquid confitebitur tibi pulvis aut adnuntiabit veritatem tuam Audivit Dominus et misertus est mei Dominus factus est adiutor meus Convertisti planctum meum in gaudium mihi Conscidisti saccum meum et circumdedisti me laetitia ut cantet tibi gloria mea et non conpungar Domine Deus meus in aeternum confitebor tibi

Then cried I unto thee, O Lord: and gat me to my Lord right humbly. What profit is there in my blood: when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust give thanks unto thee: or shall it declare thy truth? Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me: Lord, be thou my helper. Thou hast turned my heaviness into joy: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness. Therefore shall every good man sing of thy praise without ceasing: O my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

Psalm 30.8-13 Lent 1 18 February 2018

Organ Voluntary Ricercar - Johann Steigleder (1593-1635)

Hymn 121 Forty days and forty nights

Venite v.1-7 (Chant – Havergal)

Psalm 25.1-9 (Chant – Havergal) p. 373

First Lesson Genesis 9.8-17 The sign of the rainbow

Benedicite (Chant – Lloyd)

Second Lesson Mark 1.9-15 Forty days and forty nights

Benedictus Short Service – William Byrd (1539/40-1623)

Anthem Lord, let me know mine end – Maurice Greene (1696-1755)

Sermon The Preacher

Hymn 149 O love, how deep, how broad, how high!

Organ Voluntary Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist BWV 671 – J.S.Bach (1685-1750)

The retiring collection will be for The Diocese of London’s Homelessness Appeal, nominated by members of the Inn’s staff.

Lord, let me know mine end Lord, let me know mine end, and the number of my days, that I may be certified how long I have to live. Behold, thou hast made my days as it were a span long, and mine age is even as nothing in respect of thee; And verily every man living is altogether vanity. For man walketh in a vain shadow, and disquieteth himself in vain; he heapeth up riches, and cannot tell who shall gather them. And now, Lord, what is my hope? truly my hope is even in thee. Hear my prayer, 0 Lord, and with thine ears consider my calling; hold not thy peace at my tears. O spare me a little, that I may recover my strength, before I go hence, and be no more seen.

Psalm 39.5-8, 13,15 Lent 2 25 February 2018

Organ Voluntary Aria - Jehan Alain (1911-40)

Hymn 790 Teach me, my God and King

Psalm 22. 23-end (Chant – Stainer) p.370

First Lesson Genesis 17.1-7, 15-16 Abram becomes Abraham and Sarai becomes Sarah

Second Lesson Mark 8.31 - end Take up your cross

Canticle The Lamentation – Edward Bairstow (1874-1946)

Anthem Timor et tremor – Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)

Sermon The Preacher

Hymn 135 Take up thy cross, the Saviour said

Organ Voluntary Prélude en Mi bémol mineur – Vincent d’Indy (1851-1931)

The retiring collection will be for The Diocese of London’s Homelessness Appeal, nominated by members of the Inn’s staff. The Baptism of Daisy Bell will take place after this morning’s service Please see over for the text of the Lamentation

Timor et tremor

Timor et tremor venerunt super me, et caligo cecidit super me. Miserere mei, Domine, quoniam in te confidit anima mea. Exaudi, Deus, deprecationem meam, quia refugium meum es tu et adiutor fortis. Domine, invocavi te, non confundar.

Fear and trembling have come upon me and darkness has seized my soul. Have mercy on me, O Lord, have mercy upon me, for in you have I put my trust. Hear my prayer, O my God, for you are my refuge and my strong helper. I have called upon you, O Lord, that I not be confounded.

Adapted from the Psalms The Lamentation

How doth the city sit solitary that was full of people: how is she become as a widow! She that was great among the nations, and princess among the provinces: how is she become tributary! She weepeth sore in the night, and her tears are on her cheeks: among all her lovers, she hath none to comfort her.

The ways of Zion do mourn, because none come to the solemn assembly: all her gates are desolate, and she herself is in bitterness. The Lord hath afflicted her for the multitude of her transgressions: her children are gone into captivity before the enemy. All they that go by clap their hands at her: they hiss, and wag their head at the daughter of Jerusalem saying, “Is this the city that men called the perfection of beauty; the joy of the whole earth?”

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, return unto the Lord thy God.

For these things I weep: mine eye runneth down with water. From on high hath the Lord sent fire into my bones, and it prevaileth against them: he hath made me desolate and faint all the day. My flesh and my skin hath he made old: he hath broken my bones. He hath builded against me; and compassed me with gall and travail. He hath made me to dwell in dark places: as those that have been long dead. I am become a derision to all my people: and their song all the day. Let him give his cheek to him that smiteth him: let him be filled full with reproach. Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by: behold and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow. Remember mine affliction and my misery: the wormwood and the gall.

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, return unto the Lord thy God. Remember, O Lord, what is come upon us: behold and see our reproach. The joy of our heart is ceased: our dance is turned into mourning. The crown is fallen from our head: woe unto us, for we have sinned. For this our heart is faint: for these things our eyes are dim. Let us search and try our ways: and turn again unto the Lord. Turn thou us unto thee, O Lord, and we shall be turned: renew our days as of old. It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed: because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul: therefore will I hope in him. O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul: thou hast redeemed my life.

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, return unto the Lord thy God.

Selected from the Book of Lamentations by E M Milner-White (1884-1963)

Lent 3 4 March 2018

Morning Prayer and Sermon Organ Voluntary Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes Gut – Loïc Mallié (b. 1947) Hymn 132 O for a heart to praise my God

Venite v.1-7 (Chant - Macfarren)

Psalm 19 (Chant – Woodward) p.367

First Lesson Exodus 20.1-17 The Ten Commandments

Second Lesson John 2.13-22 Overturning the tables

Canticle The Lent Prose

Anthem Fürchte dich nicht BWV 228 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Sermon The Preacher

Hymn 383 Lord, thy word abideth

Organ Voluntary Fugue No 4 on BACH – Robert Schumann (1810-56) The retiring collection will be for The Diocese of London’s Homelessness Appeal, nominated by members of the Inn’s staff. There will be a short service of Evensong for Call Day on Tuesday 6 March and Thursday 8 March at 4.30pm. A separate Order of Service will be printed

The Lent Prose

Hear us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we have sinned against thee.

To thee, Redeemer, on thy throne of glory: Lift we our weeping eyes in holy pleadings: Listen, O Jesu, to our supplications.

O thou chief cornerstone, right hand of the Father: Way of salvation, gate of life celestial: Cleanse thou our sinful souls from all defilement.

God, we implore thee, in thy glory seated: Bow down and hearken to thy weeping children: Pity and pardon all our grievous trespasses.

Sins oft committed, now we lay before thee: With true contrition, now no more we veil them: Grant us, Redeemer, loving absolution.

Innocent captive, taken unresisting: falsely accused, and for us sinners sentenced, save us, we pray thee, Jesu, our Redeemer.

Hear us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we have sinned against thee.

Adapted from the Latin responsory Attende Domine by W J Birkbeck (1869-1916)

Please see over for the text of the anthem

Fürchte dich nicht

Fürchte dich nicht, ich bin bei dir; Weiche nicht, denn ich bin dein Gott; Ich stärke dich, ich helfe dir auch, Ich erhalte dich durch die rechte Hand meiner Gerechtigkeit. O Jesu, du mein Hilf und Ruh, Ich bitte dich mit Tränen: Hilf, hilf daß ich mich bis ins Grab Nach dir möge sehnen.

Fürchte dich nicht, denn ich habe dich erlöset; Ich habe dich bei deinem Namen gerufen, du bist mein.

Herr, mein Hirt, Brunn aller Freuden! Du bist mein, ich bin dein, Niemand kann uns scheiden. Ich bin dein, weil du dein Leben Und dein Blut, mir zu gut, In den Tod gegeben. Du bist mein, weil ich dich fasse Und dich nicht, o mein Licht, Aus dem Herzen lasse! Laß mich, laß mich hingelangen, Wo du michund ich dich Lieblich werd umfangen.

Do not fear, I am with you; Do not recoil, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, and help you as well, I sustain you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name, you are mine.

Lord, my Shepherd, fount of all joy! You are mine, I am yours, No one can part us. I am yours, since your life and your blood, For my sake, you have given to death. You are mine, since I seize you And do not, O my light, Let you out of my heart! Let me, let me arrive there, Where you and I will lovingly embrace each other.

Isaiah 41.10, 43.1 and Paul Gerhardt (1607-76) Lent 4 Mothering Sunday 11 March 2018

Organ Voluntary Aria - Flor Peeters (1903-86)

Hymn 537 For the beauty of the earth

Psalm 34.11-20 (Chant – Varley Roberts) p.385

First Lesson Exodus 2.1-10 Moses because I drew him out of the water

Benedicite Robert Ashfield in F (1911-2006)

Second Lesson John 19.25b-27 Here is your mother

Benedictus (Chant – Camidge)

Anthem Bogoroditse Devo – Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)

Sermon The Preacher

Hymn 544 Morning glory, starlit sky

Organ Voluntary Fugue No 5 on BACH – Robert Schumann (1810-56)

The retiring collection will be for Tree of Hope helping seriously ill children and their families, nominated by Victoria Wright, a member of the Inn’s staff Bogoroditse Devo

Богородице Дево, радуйся, благодатная Марие, Господь с тобою. Благословена ты в женах, и благословен плод чрева твоего, яко Спаса родила еси душ наших.

Rejoice, virgin mother of God, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne the Saviour of our souls.

Luke 1.28, 42 Lent 5 Passion Sunday 18 March 2018

Morning Prayer and Sermon A Service to commemorate John Donne. The preacher will be Dr Mary Ann LundAssociate Professor in Renaissance English Literature at the University of Leicester,Editor of Vol. 12 and Vol. 13 of The Oxford Edition of the Sermons of John Donne and a Lay Canon of Leicester Cathedral

A special Order of Service will be printed. Palm Sunday 25 March 2018

Sung Eucharist with Blessing of Palms and a dramatised reading of the Passion

A special Order of Service will be printed

Services for the Easter Term resume with Morning Prayer at 11.30am on Sunday 22 April 2018.