THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF SAINT PETER AND

THE HOLY AND INDIVISIBLE TRINITY GLOUCESTER

The Collation & Installation of

Adrian Partington as a Member of the College of Canons (Live-streamed service)

Tuesday 8 June 2021

5.30pm

ORDER OF PROCESSION The Chapter The Apparitor The and the Dean of Gloucester The Canons Elect and Vice Dean The Registrar

The choir process into the Quire and the hymn is sung as the Cathedral Procession enters.

Hymn (sung by the Choir in the cathedral, please join in at home)

Praise the Lord! Ye heavens, adore him; praise him, angels, in the height; sun and moon, rejoice before him, praise him, all ye stars and light. Praise the Lord! for he hath spoken; worlds his mighty voice obeyed: laws, which never shall be broken, for their guidance he hath made.

Praise the Lord! for he is glorious; never shall his promise fail: God hath made his saints victorious; sin and death shall not prevail. Praise the God of our salvation; hosts on high, his power proclaim; heaven and earth and all creation, laud and magnify his name! CP 556 Words: Foundling Hospital Collection, c.1796, Psalm 148 Tune: Austria, Joseph Haydn (1732-1809

The Bishop of Tewkesbury welcomes the congregation

The Canon Elect stands before the Bishop with the Vice Dean

THE COLLATION

Bishop Adrian, Canons are called to live a holy life, to pray regularly for God’s blessing upon the mission of the Church in the world, and especially in this Diocese and Cathedral of Gloucester, and to enter gladly into the succession of those in each generation who have served God through the worship offered in this holy place.

They are called to be faithful, discreet and loyal, friends of the Cathedral and counsellors of the Bishop. They are to be diligent in reading Holy Scripture and in all studies which uphold the truth of the gospel against error. They are to be hospitable, to welcome strangers and the poor, and to be an example of the generous love and humility that mark a disciple of Christ.

Will you strive to be faithful to this calling?

Canon With the help of God, I will. Elect

Bishop Will you enter joyfully into the life of the College of Canons and the Foundation of this Cathedral Church, sharing in its worship and its mission as far as you are able?

Canon With the help of God, I will. Elect

Bishop Will you endeavour to strengthen the common life and ministry of the Church in this Diocese?

Canon With the help of God, I will. Elect

Bishop May God, who has given you the desire to undertake this ministry, strengthen your resolve, and give you grace faithfully to fulfil what you have promised. All Amen. All keep a time of silent prayer

Bishop The Lord shall give strength to his people. All The Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace.

Show your servants your work, and your glory to their children.

Eternal God, you have given to us your servants differing gifts that we may share them with others in the household of faith: bless Adrian in his ministry; and grant that, strengthened by the company of the College of Canons, he may be renewed for the work entrusted to him; through Jesus Christ our Lord. All Amen.

The Bishop collates the Canon Elect. The Canon Elect stands before the Bishop and the Registrar reads the Deed of Collation. The Registrar then hands the Deed to the Bishop.

The Bishop delivers the document to the Canon Elect saying

Adrian, receive your Deed of Collation and, sharing with gladness our responsibilities, enter with confidence into your membership of our Cathedral Foundation.

The new Canon kneels and the Bishop, standing, lays his hand upon him and blesses him, saying

The Lord give you love, courage, wisdom and strength to be a co-worker for the kingdom; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, rest upon you, now and always. All Amen.

The Registrar hands the Mandate to the Bishop who delivers it to the Canon, saying

Receive this Mandate for the Dean.

The Bishop returns to his seat.

The Canon stands with the Dean, Vice Dean and Chapter Steward at the West end of the Presbytery.

THE INSTALLATION

The Vice Dean presents the Canon to the Dean

Mr Dean, I present to you Adrian Partington, to be admitted and installed into the Honorary Canonry, now vacant, in accordance with the Mandate of the and the custom of this Cathedral Church.

The Canon presents the Mandate to the Dean

Mr Dean, I present to you the Mandate of the Bishop of Gloucester, and I request you to assign to me a stall in the Quire of this Cathedral Church.

Dean Let the Mandate now be read.

The Chapter Steward reads the Mandate.

Dean Let the oath now be taken as prescribed in the statutes of this Cathedral Church.

The Chapter Steward administers the Oath I, Adrian Partington, who has been chosen and appointed as a Canon of this Cathedral Church, swear by Almighty God that, to the best of my ability and with God’s help, I shall support the Constitution and Statutes and the general life of this Cathedral. I will abide by and promote all lawful decisions made for the benefit and welfare of this Cathedral and will not knowingly hinder such decisions. I will carry out all duties required of me well and faithfully to the best of my ability.

Then the Dean leads the Canon and installs him in The Quire saying

I install you, Adrian, as an Honorary Canon of this Cathedral Church, in the place assigned to your office, with all its rights and opportunities of service: in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All Amen. The Lord preserve your going out and your coming in, from this time forth and for evermore. All Amen.

The Installation ended, all return to their seats.

Psalm 33 Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous * for it becometh well the just to be thankful. Praise the Lord with harp * sing praises unto him with the lute, and instrument of ten strings. Sing unto the Lord a new song * sing praises lustily unto him with a good courage. For the word of the Lord is true * and all his works are faithful. He loveth righteousness and judgement * the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. By the word of the Lord were the heavens made * and all the hosts of them by the breath of his mouth. He gathereth the waters of the sea together, as it were upon an heap * and layeth up the deep, as in a treasure-house. Let all the earth fear the Lord * stand in awe of him, all ye that dwell in the world. For he spake, and it was done * he commanded, and it stood fast. The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought * and maketh the devices of the people to be of none effect, and casteth out the counsels of princes. The counsel of the Lord shall endure for ever * and the thoughts of his heart from generation to generation. Blessed are the people, whose God is the Lord Jehovah * and blessed are the folk, that he hath chosen to him to be his inheritance. The Lord looked down from heaven, and beheld all the children of men * from the habitation of his dwelling he considereth all them that dwell on the earth. He fashioneth all the hearts of them * and understandeth all their works. There is no king that can be saved by the multitude of an host * neither is any mighty man delivered by much strength. A horse is counted but a vain thing to save a man * neither shall he deliver any man by his great strength. Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him * and upon them that put their trust in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death * and to feed them in the time of dearth. Our soul hath patiently tarried for the Lord * for he is our help, and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in him * because we have hoped in his holy Name. Let thy merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us * like as we do put our trust in thee. 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.

All remain seated

THE FIRST READING 1 Samuel 16.14-23

Now the spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him. And Saul’s servants said to him, ‘See now, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you. Let our lord now command the servants who attend you to look for someone who is skilful in playing the lyre; and when the evil spirit from God is upon you, he will play it, and you will feel better.’ So Saul said to his servants, ‘Provide for me someone who can play well, and bring him to me.’ One of the young men answered, ‘I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is skilful in playing, a man of valour, a warrior, prudent in speech, and a man of good presence; and the Lord is with him.’ So Saul sent messengers to Jesse, and said, ‘Send me your son David who is with the sheep.’ Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a skin of wine, and a kid, and sent them by his son David to Saul. And David came to Saul, and entered his service. Saul loved him greatly, and he became his armour-bearer. Saul sent to Jesse, saying, ‘Let David remain in my service, for he has found favour in my sight.’ And whenever the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, David took the lyre and played it with his hand, and Saul would be relieved and feel better, and the evil spirit would depart from him.

Here ends the first reading.

All stand

MAGNIFICAT

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 showed 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.

Words: Luke 1.46 – 55 Music: Murrill in E

All sit

THE SECOND READING Colossians 3.12-17

As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Here ends the second reading.

All stand

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. Words: Luke 2.29 – 32 Music: Murrill in E

All remain standing and turn towards the High Altar

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.

Cantor The Lord be with you. Choir And with thy spirit. Let us pray.

The sung responses and prayers

Cantor Lord have mercy upon us. Choir 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.

O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. And grant us thy salvation. O Lord, save the Queen. And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. Endue thy ministers with righteousness. And make thy chosen people joyful. O Lord, save thy people. And bless thine inheritance. Give peace in our time, O Lord. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. O God, make clean our hearts within us. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us.

THE COLLECT FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

O God, the strength of all them that put their trust in thee, mercifully accept our prayers; and because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace, that in keeping of thy commandments we may please thee, both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 HELP IN DANGER

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.

THE ANTHEM

Like as the hart desireth the waterbrooks, so longeth my soul after thee, O God. My soul is athirst for God, yea, even for the living God. When shall I come to appear before the presence of God? My tears have been my meat day and night, while they daily say unto me, “Where is now thy God?” Words Psalm 42.1–3 Music: Herbert Howells (1892-1983)

THE HOMILY The Very Revd

All sit or kneel THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

Hymn (sung by the Choir in the cathedral, please join in at home) Thy hand, O God, has guided thy flock, from age to age; the wondrous tale is written, full clear, on every page; our forebears owned thy goodness, and we their deeds record; and both of this bear witness: one church, one faith, one Lord.

Thy heralds brought glad tidings to greatest, as to least; they bade them rise, and hasten to share the great King’s feast; and this was all their teaching, in every deed and word, to all alike proclaiming one church, one faith, one Lord.

Through many a day of darkness, through many a scene of strife, the faithful few fought bravely, to guard the nation’s life. Their gospel of redemption, sin pardoned, hope restored, was all in this enfolded: one church, one faith, one Lord.

Thy mercy will not fail us, nor leave thy work undone; with thy right hand to help us, the victory shall be won; and then, by all creation, thy name shall be adored, and this shall be their anthem: one church, one faith, one Lord. CP 606 Words: E. H. Plumptre (1821-91) Tune: Thornbury, Basil Harwood (1859-1949)

THE BLESSING The Bishop of Tewkesbury

God the Holy and Indivisible Trinity make you strong in faith and love, defend you on every side, and guide you in truth and peace; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. All Amen

ORGAN VOLUNTARY

The Procession returns to the North Transept

ORDER OF PROCESSION

The Choir The Chapter The Apparitor The Bishop of Tewkesbury and the Dean of Gloucester The Registrar

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