CHAPEL ROYAL HAMPTON COURT
SERVICES FOR JANUARY and FEBRUARY 2020
WELCOME
WELCOME to Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace for this service, and to a continuous tradition of worship that has been practised on this site for at least 800 years. This is one of the Queen’s Chapels, and as such, not a parish church.
The original chapel was founded by the Knights Hospitaller long before Cardinal Wolsey began rebuilding it in 1528. The fine vaulted ceiling, dating from 1535, was the major addition by Henry VIII. Most of the chapel furnishings date from the late 17th and early 18th century and were designed by Sir Christopher Wren. The organ (although much altered and re-built) essentially dates back to 1711 and retains not only its fine case but much original pipework.
The Chapel Royal was not originally a building but a body of priests and singers that traditionally accompanied the monarch wherever he or she went. Only later did the buildings this body used become known by that name. Today, as well as Hampton Court, there are Chapels Royal at The Tower of London, The Queen’s Chapel of the Savoy, and St James’s Palace, which is the headquarters of the Chapel Royal. Services in all of Her Majesty’s Chapels are based on those from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, and you will have been handed an Order of Service with this booklet.
The Chapel Royal has an unrivalled continued tradition of choral music. Many of the greatest English composers have worked and composed pieces in and for this place, Tallis, Byrd, Gibbons, and Purcell among them. It is, therefore, wholly appropriate that worship is enhanced by music, which now may come from the English or European choral traditions. The texts are sung in their original language, usually English or Latin.
This booklet contains the details of that music, as well as the hymns and lessons for each choral service. These are correct at the time of publication. The hymns can found in the green New English Hymnal. In a tradition begun at the start of the Great War, we always end by singing the National Anthem, asking God to send his blessings upon the Queen.
Sunday 5 January The Epiphany of the Lord
8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Sung Eucharist sung by the Gentlemen
Setting Missa O magnum mysterium Victoria Hymns 425, 52, 295, 49i Epistle Ephesians 3: 1-12 Gospel Matthew 2: 1-12 Motet Omnes de Saba venient Händl Preacher The Revd Canon Leigh Richardson Sub-Dean of St Davids Cathedral Voluntary (RF) Les enfants de Dieu Messiaen
3.30pm Choral Evensong sung by the Gentlemen
Responses Tallis Hymns 46 (t.ii), 47 Psalm 97 Fletcher First Lesson Isaiah 60: 1-9 Setting Sexti/tertii toni Victoria Second Lesson John 2: 1-11 Anthem Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem Byrd Voluntary (CJ) Christum wir sollen loben J.S. Bach schon BWV 611
Tuesday 7 January Feria 12.30pm Holy Communion
Wednesday 8 January St Lucian 9.30am Holy Communion
Thursday 9 January Feria 12.30pm Holy Communion
Omnes de Saba Jacob Händl (1550-1591)
Omnes de Saba venient, Aurum et thus deferentes, Et laudem Domino annuntiantes. Alleluia.
All they from Saba shall come: they shall bring gold and frankincense; and proclaiming praise to the Lord. Alleluia.
Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem William Byrd (c.1540-1623)
Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem, quia venit lumen tuum, Et gloria Domini super te, orta est. Alleluia.
Arise, be illuminated, Jerusalem: because thy light is come, and the glory of our Lord is risen upon thee. Alleluia.
Sunday 12 January Epiphany I Baptism of Christ 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Choral Matins
Responses Byrd Hymns 48, 601, 604 (omit *) Psalm 47 Barnby First Lesson Isaiah 42: 1-9 Te Deum in C Britten Second Lesson Matthew 3: 13-end Jubilate in E flat Britten Anthem Gaude et laetare Sweelinck Preacher The Dean Voluntary (WF) “Epiphanie” from Douze Pièces Litaize
3.30pm Choral Evensong
Responses Byrd Hymns 58, 56 (omit *) Psalm 18 vv. 1-19 Jacob, Buck, Walmisley First Lesson Joshua 3: 1-8, 14-end Setting Service in D minor Walmisley Second Lesson Hebrews 1: 1-12 Anthem When Jesus our Lord Mendelssohn Voluntary (RF) Allegretto Grazioso F. Bridge
Tuesday 14 January St Kentigern 12.30pm Holy Communion
Wednesday 15 January Feria 9.30am Holy Communion
Thursday 16 January Feria 12.30pm Holy Communion
Gaude et laetare Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621)
Gaude et laetare, Jerusalem; ecce Rex tuus venit: de quo Prophetae praedixerunt, quem Angeli adoraverunt, quem Cherubim et Seraphim Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus proclamant.
Rejoice and be glad, O Jerusalem; behold, thy King cometh: whom the Prophets foretold, whom Angels worship, whom Cherubim and Seraphim proclaim, Holy, Holy, Holy.
When Jesus our Lord Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
When Jesus, our Lord, was born in Bethlehem, in the land of Judea; Behold, from the east to the city of Jerusalem there came wise men, and said:
“Say, where is He born, the King of Judea? for we have seen His star, and are come to adore Him”.
There shall a star from Jacob come forth, and a Sceptre from Israel rise up, And dash in pieces Princes and Nations.
How brightly shines the morning star! With sudden radiance from afar With light and comfort glowing! Thy Word, Jesus, inly feeds us, Rightly leads us, Life bestowing. Praise, O praise such love o’erflowing.
Sunday 19 January Epiphany II
8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Sung Eucharist
Setting Missa Brevis Dove Hymns 393, 57, 55, 41 (t.3i) Epistle Romans 12: 6-16 Gospel John 2: 1-11 Motet Videntes stellam Poulenc Preacher Revd Dr Peter Anthony Voluntary (WF) Cortège et Litanie Dupré
3.30pm Choral Evensong
Responses Byrd Hymns 54 (t.ii), 23 (t.129) Psalm 68 vv. 1-2, 11-20 Armstrong First Lesson Ezekiel 2:1 – 3:4 Setting Seventh Service Tomkins Second Lesson Galatians 1: 11-end Anthem Omnes de Saba venient Lassus Voluntary (CJ) Noël Suisse Daquin
Tuesday 21 January St Agnes 12.30pm Holy Communion
Wednesday 22 January St Vincent 9.30am Holy Communion
Thursday 23 January Feria 12.30pm Holy Communion
Videntes stellam Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
Videntes stellam Magi gavisi sunt gaudio magno: Et intrantes domum obtulerunt Domino aurum, Thus et myrrham, videntes stellam
Seeing the star, the Wise Men rejoiced with great joy, and entering the dwelling, they offered to the Lord gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Omnes de Saba venient Orlando de Lassus (1532-1594)
Omnes de Saba venient, aurum et thus deferentes, Et laudem Domino annuntiantes. Alleluia.
Reges Tharsis et insulae munera offerent, Reges Arabum et Saba donna adducent. Alleluia.
All they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense. And they shall shew forth their praises of the Lord. Alleluia.
The Kings of Tharsis and the islands shall offer gifts; The Kings of Arabia and Sheba shall bring presents.
Sunday 26 January Epiphany III
8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Choral Matins sung by the Gentlemen
Responses Cleobury Hymns 53 (t.8), 387, 605 (t.195) Psalm 42 & 43 Plainsong First Lesson Isaiah 9: 1-4 Te Deum in A flat Harris Second Lesson Matthew 4: 12-23 Jubilate in E flat Howells Anthem Vidimus stellam Byrd Preacher The Chaplain Voluntary (WF) Chorale Fantasie “Wie schön Buxtehude leuchtet der Morgenstern”
3.30pm Choral Evensong
Responses Byrd Hymns 51, 50 (t. 363) Psalm 34 Turle First Lesson Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11 Setting Service in G Bairstow Second Lesson 1 Peter 1: 3-12 Anthem How lovely are the Mendelssohn messengers Voluntary (RF) Recessional W. Lloyd Webber
Tuesday 28 January St Thomas 12.30pm Holy Communion
Wednesday 29 January Feria 9.30am Holy Communion
Thursday 30 January King Charles the Martyr 12.30pm Holy Communion
Vidimus stellam William Byrd (c.1540-1623)
Vidimus stellam ejus in Oriente, Et venimus cum muneribus adorare Dominum.
We have seen his star in the East, And are come with gifts to adore the Lord.
How lovely are the messengers Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
How lovely are the messengers that preach us the gospel of peace! To all the nations is gone forth the sound of their words, Throughout all the lands their glad tidings.
[Words: Isaiah 52, v.7]
Sunday 2 February Candlemas Presentation of Christ in the Temple
8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Sung Eucharist
Setting Missa Brevis Berkeley Hymns 234 (ii), 187, 294, 338 Epistle Romans 13: 1-7 Gospel Matthew 8: 23-end Motet O nata lux Tallis Preacher The Lord Bishop of Southwark Voluntary (RF) Kingsfold Toccata Frowde
3.30pm Choral Evensong
Responses Byrd Hymns 156 (t.288), 157 Psalm 122 Nixon First Lesson Haggai 2: 1-9 Magnificat Octavi toni Bevan Second Lesson John 2: 18-22 Nunc Dimittis T. Packe Anthem Ave Maria Parsons Voluntary (CJ) Mit Fried und Freud Buxtehude BuxWV 76
Tuesday 4 February Requiem 12.30pm Holy Communion
Wednesday 5 February Feria 9.30am Holy Communion
Thursday 6 February Feria 12.30pm Holy Communion
O nata lux Thomas Tallis (c.1505-1585)
O nata lux de lumine, Jesu redemptor saeculi. Dignare clemens supplicum, Laudes preces que sumere. Qui carne quondam contegi, Dignatus es pro perditis. Nos membra confer effici, Tui beati corporis.
O Light born of Light, Jesus, redeemer of the world, mercifully deign to accept the praises and prayers of your suppliants. O you who once deigned to be hidden in flesh on behalf of the lost, grant us to be made members of your blessed body.
Ave Maria Robert Parsons (c.1535-1570)
Ave Maria, gratia plena; Dominus tecum: Benedicta tu in mulieribus, Et Benedictus fructus ventris tui. Amen.
All hail! O Mary, thou that art favoured; God the Lord is with thee; Blessed art thou among all women, And blessed also the fruit of thy womb. Amen.
Sunday 9 February Septuagesima
8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Choral Matins
Responses Shephard Shephard Hymns 238, 266 (t.8), 263 (omit *) Psalm 104 vv. 1-23 Blackhall First Lesson Isaiah 58: 1-9a Setting Walker Second Lesson Matthew 5: 13-20 Anthem The heavens are telling Haydn Preacher The Revd Canon Jeremy Dussek Voluntary (WF) Prelude and Fugue J.S. Bach (Dorian) BWV 538
3.30pm Choral Evensong
Responses Shephard Hymns 377, 265 Psalm 147 Stanford First Lesson Amos 2: 4-end Setting Jesus College Service Mathias Second Lesson Ephesians 4: 17-end Anthem Bless the Lord, O my soul Dove Voluntary (CJ) Fantasie from Sonata No. 1 Hindemith
Tuesday 11 February Feria 12.30pm Holy Communion
Wednesday 12 February Feria 9.30am Holy Communion
Thursday 13 February Feria 12.30pm Holy Communion
The heavens are telling Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
The heavens are telling the glory of God, The wonder of his work displays the firmament;
Today that is coming speaks it the day, The night that is gone to following night,
The heavens are telling…
In all the lands resounds the word, Never unperceived, ever understood.
The heavens are telling…
Bless the Lord, O my soul Jonathan Dove (b. 1959)
Bless the Lord, O my soul, Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: Who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain: Bless the Lord, O my soul, Who layest the beams of his chambers in the waters: Who maketh the clouds his chariot: Who walketh upon the wings of the wind: Who maketh his angels spirits His ministers a flaming fire!
Sunday 16 February Sexagesima
8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Sung Eucharist sung by the Gentlemen
Setting Missa a tre voci Lotti Hymns 358ii, 414, 439ii, 463i Epistle 2 Corinthians 11: 19-31 Gospel Luke 8: 4-15 Motet Look down, O Lord Byrd Preacher The Chaplain Voluntary (RF) Canzon post il commune Frescobaldi
3.30pm Choral Evensong sung by the Gentlemen
Responses Halsey Hymns 385, 353 Psalm 25 Hunt First Lesson Proverbs 8: 1, 22-31 Setting Service in E Wood Second Lesson Revelation 4 Anthem By the waters of Babylon Wills Voluntary (WF) Fantasia in G Byrd
Tuesday 18 February Feria 12.30pm Holy Communion
Wednesday 19 February Feria 9.30am Holy Communion
Thursday 20 February Feria 12.30pm Holy Communion
Look down, O Lord William Byrd (c.1540-1623)
Look down, O Lord, on me, poor man; In thee I live, I move and am; O clear my soul and conscience, That I in thee my peace may find, Rest to my heart, joy to my mind, Freed from my sin and mine offence.
By the waters of Babylon Arthur Wills (b. 1926)
By the waters of Babylon we sat down and wept: When we remembered thee, O Sion. As for our harps, we hanged them up: Upon the threes that are therein. For they that led us away captive Required of us then a song, And melody, in our heaviness: Sing us one of the songs of Sion. How shall we sing the Lord’s song: In a strange land? By the waters of Babylon we sat down and wept: When we remembered thee, O Sion.
[Words Psalm 137 vv. 1–4]
Sunday 23 February Quinquagesima
8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Choral Matins
Responses Shephard Hymns 346, 513, 364 (t.408i) Psalm 15 Alcock First Lesson Exodus 24: 12-end Setting Service in A Stanford Second Lesson Matthew 17: 1-9 Anthem The greatest of these is Love Chapple Preacher The Chaplain Voluntary (WF) Symphonie No. 2, mvt II Vierne
3.30pm Choral Evensong
Responses Shephard Hymns 456, 368 Psalm 30 Hayes First Lesson 2 Kings 2: 1-12 Setting Short Service MacMillan Second Lesson Matthew 17: 9-23 Anthem Ubi caritas Mealor Voluntary (RF) Benedictus – Larghetto Stanford (Sonata Britannica No. 3 in D minor, Op. 152)
Tuesday 25 February Feria 12.30pm Holy Communion
The greatest of these is Love Brian Chapple (b. 1945)
When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then I shall know e’en as I am known. Faith, hope, and love: these three remain: but the greatest of these is love.
Ubi caritas Paul Mealor (b.1975)
Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exultemus, et in ipso jucundemur. Timeamus, et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. Amen.
Where charity and love are, God is there. Christ’s love has gathered us into one. Let us rejoice and be pleased in Him. Let us fear, and let us love the living God. And may we love each other with a sincere heart.
Wednesday 26 February Ash Wednesday
12.30am Holy Communion 7.30pm Sung Eucharist
Setting Mass for five voices Byrd Hymns 73i, 71, 75, 74 Epistle Joel 2: 12-17 Gospel Matthew 6: 16-21 Imposition of Ashes Miserere mei Byrd Communion Lent Prose (NEH 507) Preacher The Chaplain Voluntary Erbarm dich mein, O Herre Gott J.S. Bach
Thursday 27 February Feria 12.30pm Holy Communion
Saturday 29 February
2.00pm Choral Evensong (on the occasion of Horse Rangers’ Founder’s Day)
Responses Shephard Hymns Horse Rangers’ Hymn, 377, 263 omit * Psalm 8 Parratt First Lesson Jeremiah 4: 1-18 Setting Jesus College Service Mathias Second Lesson John 4: 43-end Anthem Bless the Lord, O my soul Dove
Sunday 1 March Lent I
8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Sung Eucharist sung by the choristers
Setting Mass of John Henry Newman MacMillan Hymns 64, 404 (omit *), 62, 67 Epistle 2 Corinthians 6: 1-10 Gospel Matthew 4: 1-11 Motet Hail, true body Vann Preacher Canon Mark Russell (CEO, Children’s Society)
3.30pm Choral Evensong
Responses Tomkins Hymns 59 (t.128ii), 398 (t.395) Psalm 6 Purcell, Turner First Lesson Deuteronomy 6: 4-9, 16-end Setting Sixth Service Weelkes Second Lesson Luke 15: 1-10 Anthem Civitas sancti tui Byrd Voluntary (RF) A Fancy Byrd
Tuesday 3 March Feria 12.30pm Holy Communion
Wednesday 4 March St Casimir 9.30am Holy Communion
Thursday 5 March Feria 12.30pm Holy Communion
Hail, true body Stanley Vann (1910-2010)
Hail, true body, born of Mary, Spotless Virgin’s virgin birth; Thou who truly hangèdst weary On the cross for sons of earth;
Thou whose sacred side was riven, Whence the Water flow’d in Blood, O may’st thou, dear Lord, be given At death’s hour to be our food.
O most kind! O gracious One! O sweetest Jesu, holy Mary’s Son! Amen.
Civitas sancti tui William Byrd (c.1540-1623)
Civitas sancti tui facta est deserta. Sion deserta facta est: Jerusalem desolata est.
Your holy city has become a wilderness. Zion has become a wilderness, Jerusalem has been made desolate.
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME RECITALS 1.00pm
5 January Alexander Pott (organ)
12 January Alena Walentin (flute) & Anne Denholm (harp)
19 January William Fielding (organ)
26 January Rufus Frowde (organ)
2 February Gavin Cranmer-Moralee (baritone) & Rufus Frowde (piano)
9 February Genesis Sixteen (chamber choir)
16 February Paul Ayres (organ)
23 February Karl Gietzmann (countertenor), Jack Granby (tenor), Christian Goursaud (baritone), & Rufus Frowde (piano)
1 March Eunsley Park (violin) & Maksim Stsura (piano)
8 March Lawrence Thain (organ)
Please be aware that the lunchtime music recitals are for Hampton Court Palace admission ticket holders and those who have attended the 11.00am service. Unfortunately it is not possible to attend only the music recital without a palace ticket or HRP membership.
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Chaplain The Revd Canon Anthony Howe MA
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Organist Rufus Frowde MA MMus ARCO
Hon Assistant Organist Lawrence Thain MA MSc FRCO
Organ Scholar William Fielding
Chapel Clerk James Harris
Music Administrator Sophie Baylis BMus
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