Choral Evensong with Collation and Installation of Honorary Canons and admission of Lay Members of Chapter

The First Sunday after Trinity 6th June 2021 at 3.15pm in the Quire

Growing in Christ since AD604

Welcome to – a place of Christian worship since AD604.

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~ 2 ~ Welcome to Rochester Cathedral – a place of Christian worship since AD604

The Chapter welcomes you to the Cathedral as we come together to celebrate the life of the Church in this Diocese. We are especially glad to welcome those to be made Canons and those to be admitted as Lay Members of Chapter at this service. As we give thanks for their ministry, we pray for the unity of the Church and for all involved in the mission and ministry of this Cathedral and Diocese.

To be installed today as Honorary Canons:

The Reverend Adam Foot Vicar of Welling and Area of Erith

The Reverend Ren Harding Team Rector of the Bexley Team Ministry

The Reverend Timothy Hatwell Rector of Ightham, Area Dean of Shoreham and Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands

The Reverend Penny Stephens Chaplain of the Hospice in the Weald

The Reverend Dr Helen Burn Vicar of St Justus Rochester and Area

To be installed today as a Lay :

Paul Hudson

To be admitted today as Lay Members of Chapter:

Paul Francis

Victoria Wallace

~ 3 ~ ORDER OF SERVICE

Stand as the procession enters

Introit sung by the choir

Domine, Jesu Christe, qui me creasti, redemisti, et preordinasti ad hoc quod sum, tu scis quid de me facere vis; fac de me secundumcvoluntatem tuam cum misericordia. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, who created, redeemed, and preordained me to be this that I am, you know what you wish to do with me; do with me in accordance with your will, with mercy. Amen.

Henry Ley (1887-1962) A Prayer of King Henry VI

Preces (Opening Responses)

Cantor O Lord, open thou our lips; Choir And our mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

O God, make speed to save us; Choir O Lord, make haste to help us.

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

Praise ye the Lord; Choir The Lord's name be praised.

Thomas Ebdon. (1738-1811)

~ 4 ~ Welcome and Introduction

Bishop Peace be with you All and also with you.

Sit

The Bishop welcomes the congregation and introduces the service

Bishop We have come together in the name of Christ to offer our praise and thanksgiving, to hear and receive God’s holy word, to give thanks for the life of the Cathedral and Diocese, to admit Lay Members of Chapter and to install newly-appointed Canons in this place. Let us therefore pray for God’s abundant grace and blessing, that by the power of the Holy Spirit we may give ourselves to the service of God and his kingdom.

Bishop Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people, that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you in holiness and truth to the glory of your name; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

~ 5 ~ Psalm 37.1-9 sung by the choir

Fret not thyself because of the ungodly : neither be thou envious against the evil-doers. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass : and be withered even as the green herb. Put thou thy trust in the Lord, and be doing good : dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thou in the Lord : and he shall give thee thy heart's desire. Commit thy way unto the Lord, and put thy trust in him : and he shall bring it to pass. He shall make thy righteousness as clear as the light ; and thy just dealing as the noon-day. Hold thee still in the Lord, and abide patiently upon him : but grieve not thyself at him whose way doth prosper, against the man that doeth after evil counsels. Leave off from wrath, and let go displeasure : fret not thyself, else shalt thou be moved to do evil. Wicked doers shall be rooted out : and they that patiently abide the Lord, those shall inherit the land.

Stand

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.

Sit

~ 6 ~ Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 6.16-21 read by the Vice Dean

The Presentation

Each candidate stands and is presented in turn to the Bishop by the Vice Dean

The candidates sit and the Vice Dean returns to their seat

The Bishop introduces the candidates to the congregation

Following the introductions, the Bishop invites the candidates to stand before him and says

Bishop Canons are called to be committed and faithful disciples of Jesus Christ in their daily lives, and to give particular support to the Cathedral as a centre of worship, prayer and mission.

Canons are to be counsellors and advisers of the Bishop in holy things. They are to be students of sacred learning, and of all such matters as tend to establish and confirm the truth of the Gospel and the discipline of the Church; to be diligent in prayer for God’s blessing upon our labours and those in this Diocese, especially for those of this Chapter; to maintain Christian fellowship and hospitality as far as in them lies; to be zealous for the beauty and service of this Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, and to remember with thanksgiving those who have gone before in this place in the confession of God’s holy name, particularly the Founders and Benefactors of this Cathedral Church.

~ 7 ~ The Bishop addresses the Canons-designate

Will you be faithful to your calling, live out your ministry to the full, and offer the Bishop counsel and advice in holy things? Candidates With the help of God, I will.

Will you, to the best of your ability, represent the Cathedral to the Diocese and the wider Church and the Diocese and the wider Church to the Cathedral? Candidates With the help of God, I will.

Will you uphold the traditions of this Cathedral Church, the seat of the Bishop, as a centre of worship and mission, and contribute to its ministry as you are able? Candidates With the help of God, I will.

The Bishop addresses the Lay Members of Chapter designate

Bishop Paul and Victoria, do you desire to be admitted on the Foundation of this Cathedral? Candidate I do.

Bishop Will you serve as a Lay Member of Chapter and work collaboratively in the governance of this Cathedral Church? Candidate I will.

Bishop I invite you to make the Declaration.

Candidate I, [Paul Francis/ Victoria Wallace], being appointed as a Lay Member of Chapter of the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, Rochester, swear that so long as I remain in office I will, to the best of my power, inviolably observe all the Ordinances and Statutes of this Cathedral Church, so far as they concern me. I will seek diligently to procure the advantage and dignity of this Cathedral Church; so help me God.

The Bishop addresses all the candidates

May God, who has given you the desire to undertake this work in his service, strengthen your resolve, and give you grace faithfully to fulfil the same. All Amen.

~ 8 ~ The Collation and Commissioning

Each candidate holds their Deed of Collation and a copy of the Cathedral Constitution and Statutes

The Bishop reads the Deeds of Collation and says

Bishop N, receive this Deed, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All Amen.

N, receive this Book of the Cathedral Constitution and Statutes. Look after it and take care to observe the regulations it contains.

The Bishop prays for the candidates in these words:

Bishop May almighty God, giver of all good gifts, so clothe you with holiness of life, and fill you with the desire of the Spirit, that you may faithfully serve to the glory of the everlasting Name; and the blessing of God almighty,  the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. All Amen.

All stand

~ 9 ~ Magnificat sung by the choir

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. Luke 1.46-55 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. Philip Moore (b.1943) Third Service

Sit

New Testament Reading: Romans 9.1-13 read by the Dean

Stand

~ 10 ~ Nunc Dimittis sung by the choir

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. Luke 2.29-32 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. Philip Moore (b.1943) Third Service

Turn East to say

The Apostles’ Creed

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.

~ 11 ~ Lesser Litany, Lord’s Prayer and Responses

Cantor The Lord be with you. Choir And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

Kneel or sit

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

Choir 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. Amen.

Cantor O Lord, shew thy mercy upon us. Choir And grant us thy salvation.

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

Endue thy ministers with righteousness. Choir And make thy chosen people joyful.

O Lord, save thy people. Choir And bless thine inheritance.

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

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

Thomas Ebdon. (1738-1811)

~ 12 ~ Collects

Anthem sung by the choir

Through the day Thy love hath spared us, Now we lay us down to rest: Thro' the silent watches guard us, Let no foe our peace molest. Jesus, Thou our Guardian be; Sweet it is to trust in Thee.

Pilgrims here on earth and strangers, Dwelling in the midst of foes, Us and ours preserve from dangers; In Thine arms may we repose And, when life's short day is past, Rest with Thee in heav'n at last.

Philip Moore (b.1943) Thomas Kelly (1769-1855)

Prayers led by the Canon in Residence, concluding with

All 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.

Remain seated for the hymn

~ 13 ~ Hymn sung by the choir

1 The God of Abraham praise, 3 Before the great Three-One Who reigns enthroned above, They all exulting stand, Ancient of everlasting days, And tell the wonders he has done And God of love: Throughout the land: To him uplift your voice, The listening spheres attend, At whose supreme command And swell the growing fame, From earth we rise and seek the joys And sing in songs which never end At his right hand. The wondrous name.

2 There dwells the Lord, our King, 4 The God who reigns on high The Lord, our Righteousness, The great archangels sing, Triumphant o'er the world and sin, And ‘Holy, holy, holy’ cry The Prince of Peace: ‘Almighty King!’ On Zion's sacred height Who was, and is the same, His kingdom he maintains, And evermore shall be: And, glorious with his saints in light, Eternal Father, great I AM, For ever reigns. We worship thee.’

5 The whole triumphant host Give thanks to God on high: "Hail, Father, Son and Holy Ghost’ They ever cry: Hail, Abraham's God and mine! (I join the heavenly lays) All might and majesty are thine, And endless praise.

Leoni (148) ~ T Olivers (1725-1799) Thomas Olivers (1725-1799)

~ 14 ~ Stand

The Blessing

Bishop The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, establish, strengthen and settle you in the faith; and the blessing of God almighty,  the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. All Amen.

Remain standing as the procession departs

Organ Voluntary: Paean ~ Herbert Howells (1892-1983)

Please sit and remain at your seat until the end of the Organ Voluntary (Livestream ends)

The Installation

The Installation proceeds after the choir and congregation have left the Quire (Guests are welcome to remain in the Transepts for the installation)

The Bishop sits in his cathedra

The Dean sits in his stall in the Quire

The new Canons stand at their assigned stalls

The Bishop stands and says

Bishop Our Mandates of Installation have been handed to the Dean of this Cathedral Church.

The new Canons say together

Dean Philip, I pray earnestly that in accordance with the Mandate of Installation from the Bishop you will install me to an Honorary Canonry in this Cathedral Church.

~ 15 ~ The Dean welcomes the new Canons and Lay Members of Chapter, saying:

Dean In the name of your brothers and sisters of this Cathedral Foundation, I welcome you.

The new Canons sit in their assigned stalls and the Dean says:

Dean By virtue and authority of these Mandates, I, Philip Hesketh, Dean of this Cathedral Church of Rochester, admit you as Honorary Canons and seat you in this place, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

The new Lay Members of Chapter sit in the Chapter stalls and the Dean says:

Dean Paul and Victoria, I admit you as Lay Members of Chapter on the Foundation of this Cathedral, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Dean We welcome you into our fellowship with a glad heart. May the Lord preserve your going out and your coming in, from this time forth and for ever more. All Amen.

All stand

College of Canons’ Prayer

Dean God, our creator and redeemer, Canons you have brought us into the fellowship of this Cathedral Church to serve you, each other, and the diocese: by your grace strengthen the bonds of fellowship among us, enable us to encourage the bishop in his ministry, and give us goodness, friendship and love to fulfil our calling; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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