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A Service of Choral Evensong Upon the Feast Day of St Catherine of Siena A service of Choral Evensong upon the Feast Day of St Catherine of Siena with the Institution by The Bishop of London The Right Reverend & Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally and the Induction by The Archdeacon of London The Venerable Luke Miller of The Reverend David Armstrong Thursday 29 April 2021 at 5.30pm St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate - a place of calm, sanctuary and God’s love in the City The service of Evening Prayer, or Evensong, is part of the Church’s continuous worship. It is continuous in two senses. First, along with Mattins, which as its name implies is said in the morning, Evensong is said or sung in Churches and Cathedrals every evening throughout the year. Secondly, the roots of this service lie in the pattern of Monastic worship, which evolved as the Christian faith developed. This particular form of Evensong was created by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) and is a fusion of the two Monastic evening offices of Vespers and Compline. Evensong is a celebration of the Incarnation of Jesus, the unique event in which God became a part of human life by becoming human. The Psalms which are part of this service were also part of Jewish worship; individuals and the whole community placed their feelings and their experiences before God as they composed and sang them. The psalms were therefore part of the prayer of the community which looked forward to the coming of the Messiah, the community in which Jesus lived and worshipped. The Magnificat is the Song of Mary, which she said joyfully as she became aware that she was to be the mother of Jesus: it was through her that God was to come into the world. The Nunc Dimittis is the Song of Simeon, in which Simeon, a man ‘righteous and devout’ recognised that the child Jesus was the Messiah, expected by the Jews, and come to be the salvation of all. In Choral Evensong words and music come together, each enriching the other, in order that our senses and our intellects, our hearts and our minds, may help us to draw closer to God who is above all, and through all, and in all. Abide with us, for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. (Luke 24: 29) This service is both a legal ceremony and an opportunity for us to pledge ourselves anew to God’s work. The oaths of allegiance to the Crown, of canonical obedience to the Bishop and the declaration of Assent assure the congregation that the new Rector believes, speaks and acts in a way that is fitting for a Christian minister. The Institution denotes the admission of the Priest to the spiritual care and leadership of the parish. The Induction gives the Priest the legal charge of the church buildings and property. Everyone has a part to play in the service, which is both joyful and solemn. Please spend time before the service begins to pray for the new Rector and for all the people who work, serve and worship here. Pray too for the Bishop, the Archdeacon, the Patron and those who share with them in the conduct of this service, and pray for your own commitment to the service of Christ and his Church. Organist and Director of Music: Iestyn Evans The Choir of St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate Readings are taken from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. CORONAVIRUS SAFETY INFORMATION We have made every effort to ensure that hygiene procedures are strictly observed by all before, during, and after services. St Botolph’s has a unique NHS Test and Trace QR code which is prominently displayed within the building. Those entering the church may register by scanning the QR code on their phones. The church is thoroughly cleaned daily, and hand sanitiser is available for all to use at the entrance. Please follow the one-way system marked out on the floor, maintaining two metres’ distance from other congregation members wherever possible. Face coverings are currently required by law to be worn by worshippers in church at all times. Those who are leading services, including the clergy, the musicians and the readers, are exempt from wearing face coverings at some points during the service. Government and Church of England guidance does not yet permit congregational singing, so only the Choir will sing. It is not possible for collections to be taken up during services at present, but if you would like to consider making a donation towards Christ’s work in this place please see the inside back cover of this order of service for ways to do so safely after the service. We regret it is not possible to offer refreshments after services for the time being, but we look forward to a time when we will all be able to gather for refreshment in less restricted circumstances. Thank you for your understanding. We continue to pray for all those affected by the virus, and for those caring for them. —ORDER OF SERVICE— Choral Evensong for the Feast of St Catherine of Siena Please stand when the bell is rung. The clergy enter the church during the singing of the Processional Hymn by the Choir. Processional Hymn How shall I sing that majesty Which angels do admire? Let dust in dust and silence lie; Sing, sing, ye heavenly choir. Thousands of thousands stand around Thy throne, O God most high; Ten thousand times ten thousand sound Thy praise; but who am I? Thy brightness unto them appears, Whilst I thy footsteps trace; A sound of God comes to my ears, But they behold thy face. They sing because thou art their Sun; Lord, send a beam on me; For where heaven is but once begun There alleluyas be. Enlighten with faith’s light my heart, Inflame it with love’s fire; Then shall I sing and bear a part With that celestial choir. I shall, I fear, be dark and cold, With all my fire and light; Yet when thou dost accept their gold, Lord, treasure up my mite. How great a being, Lord, is thine, Which doth all beings keep! Thy knowledge is the only line To sound so vast a deep. Thou art a sea without a shore, A sun without a sphere; Thy time is now and evermore, Thy place is everywhere. JOHN MASON COE FEN, KEN NAYLOR RESPONSES: WILLIAM SMITH OF DURHAM Cantor O Lord, open thou our lips. Choir And our mouth shall shew forth thy praise. Cantor 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; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Praise ye the Lord. The Lord’s name be praised. Please sit Psalm 40 Expectans expectavi verses 5-14 CHANT: SIR HUBERT PARRY Blessed is the man that hath set his hope in the Lord: and turned not unto the proud, and to such as go about with lies. O Lord my God, great are the wondrous works which thou hast done, like as be also thy thoughts which are to us-ward: and yet there is no man that ordereth them unto thee: If I should declare them, and speak of them: they should be more than I am able to express. Sacrifice and meat-offering thou wouldest not: but mine ears hast thou opened. Burnt-offerings, and sacrifice for sin, hast thou not required: then said I, Lo, I come, In the volume of the book it is written of me, that I should fulfil thy will, O my God: I am content to do it; yea, thy law is within my heart. I have declared thy righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I will not refrain my lips, O Lord, and that thou knowest. I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart: my talk hath been of thy truth and of thy salvation. I have not kept back thy loving mercy and truth: from the great congregation. Withdraw not thou thy mercy from me, O Lord: let thy loving-kindness and thy truth alway preserve me. 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. Old Testament Lesson: Proverbs 8: 1, 6-11 read by Chris Watkins, Churchwarden Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice? Hear, for I will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right; for my mouth will utter truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them. They are all straight to one who understands and right to those who find knowledge. Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold; for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her. Please stand Magnificat EVENING SERVICE IN G, SIR CHARLES VILLIERS STANFORD 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.
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