CHORAL On the Eve of Holy Cross Day

September 13, 2020 5:00 P.M.

WELCOME TO CHORAL EVENSONG

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CHORAL EVENSONG

Choral Evensong (Evening Prayer/Vêpres Chantées) is one of the real jewels of the Anglican tradition, and has been so for over 400 years. A service of timeless beauty and heritage, it dates from the English Reformation, when the medieval Latin monastic offices of Vespers and Compline were translated into English to be used in all parish and cathedral churches.

Along with sung Mattins (Morning Prayer), Evensong was one of the principal Sunday services of the Anglican Church until the late nineteenth-century, when the Eucharist became increasingly prevalent. The service as we have it today is essentially unchanged from Archbishop Thomas Cranmer’s 1549 Book of Common Prayer -- from which the current Episcopal Prayer Book draws its origins.

The style of English language (Rite I) used is similar to the language of Shakespeare, dating from the sixteenth century.

Much of Evensong is sung by the -- giving the congregation the opportunity to listen to the fine Anglican choral tradition of music, and to be inspired and uplifted in worship. It is a musical offering of praise to God.

The text of Evensong is taken almost entirely from the Scripture. A portion of the psalter is beautifully chanted by the choir. There are readings from the Old Testament and the New. Then there are the two great songs: the Magnificat, the song of Mary when she heard that she was to become the mother of our Lord; and the Nunc Dimittis, the words of the old prophet Simeon as he held the infant Jesus in his arms and recognized Him as the Messiah.

Incense is used by the Church as a symbol of our prayers rising to heaven: “Let my prayer be counted as incense before you” (Psalm 141). We find in the book of Revelation that incense symbolizes the prayers of the saints in heaven -- “the golden bowl full of incense are the prayers of the saints” (5:8; 8:3) -- which rise towards the altar of God. At Evensong, incense is used at the opening procession, and at the Magnificat, to bless the altar and mark it as the sacramental heart of the parish.

The clergy lead the congregation in prayer and intercession. Several collects (prayers) are chanted. You are invited to join in singing the hymns, the creeds, and in prayer.

VOLUNTARY:

INTROIT: Above all praise and all majesty Sung by the Choir Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

Above all praise and all majesty, Lord Thou reignest evermore, for evermore, Hallelujah!

HYMN (sung by all): 435, “At the Name of Jesus” KING’S WESTON

THE INVITATORY AND PSALTER

THE Herbert Sumsion (1899-1995)

Officiant: O Lord, open thou our lips. Choir: And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. Choir: O Lord, make haste to help us. Officiant: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Choir: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Officiant: Praise ye the Lord. Choir: The Lord's name be praised.

THE PSALM: 98 Peter Aston (1938-2013)

1 Sing to the LORD a new song, * for he has done marvelous things. 2 With his right hand and his holy arm * has he won for himself the victory. 3 The LORD has made known his victory; * his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations. 4 He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, * and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. 5 Shout with joy to the LORD, all you lands; * lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing. 6 Sing to the LORD with the harp, * with the harp and the voice of song. 7 With trumpets and the sound of the horn * shout with joy before the King, the LORD. 8 Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, * the lands and those who dwell therein.

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9 Let the rivers clap their hands, * and let the hills ring out with joy before the LORD, when he comes to judge the earth. 10 In righteousness shall he judge the world * and the peoples with equity. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen

THE LESSONS

THE FIRST LESSON: Philippians 2:5-11 Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross.

Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

The Word of the Lord. All respond Thanks be to God

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MAGNIFICAT Sung by the Choir Service in G, Herbert Sumsion (1899-1995)

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 forever. 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 SECOND LESSON: John 12:31-36a Jesus said, “Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. The crowd answered him, “We have heard from the law that the Messiah remains forever. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?” Jesus said to them, “The light is with you for a little longer. Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. If you walk in the darkness, you do not know where you are going. While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of light.”

The Word of the Lord. All respond Thanks be to God.

NUNC DIMITTIS Sung by the Choir Service in G, Herbert Sumsion (1899-1995) 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.

HOMILY Mr. Peter Buttigieg Former presidential candidate and Mayor of South Bend, IL

Please stand.

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THE APOSTLES' CREED, sung by all, monotone.

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 Spirit, 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 Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

THE PRAYERS

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

Please kneel (as you are able) while prayers are sung.

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

Remain kneeling for the LORD’S PRAYER, sung by the Choir

OUR FATHER, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, 6

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

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

The Officiant sings the Collects (prayers).

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross that he might draw the whole world unto himself: Mercifully grant that we, who glory in the mystery of our redemption, may have grace to take up our cross and follow him; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Choir Amen.

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 Savior, Jesus Christ. Choir Amen.

Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give thine angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for thy love’s sake. Choir Amen.

The Dean will invite further prayers

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANTHEM: Most glorious Lord of life William Harris (1883-1973) Most glorious Lord of life, that on this day, 7

Didst make thy triumph over death and sin: And having harrow'd hell, didst bring away Captivity thence captive, us to win: This joyous day, dear Lord, with joy begin, And grant that we for whom thou diddest die, Being with thy dear blood clean wash'd from sin, May live for ever in felicity. And that thy love we weighing worthily, May likewise love thee for the same again: And for thy sake, that all like dear didst buy, With love may one another entertain. So let us love, dear love, like as we ought, Love is the lesson which the Lord us taught.

[Edmund Spenser (1552-1599)]

Please stand and say together

A PRAYER OF ST. CHRYSOSTOM

Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication unto thee, and hast promised through thy well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name thou wilt be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen.

Dean Let us bless the Lord People Thanks be to God. Dean The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. People Amen.

HYMN (sung by all): 471, “Lift high the cross” CRUCIFER

ORGAN VOLUNTARY:

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Prayer List

O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servants, and those who love and care for them, the help of your power, that their sickness may be turned into health and their distress into peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

We pray for those in need of healing, who are in grief, or have any special needs, especially Mike Seeley, Chris, Robin, Dale, Astrid, Jim Nelon, Robin, Robert, Susan Danis, Jeannine, Augusta Lorber, Joanne Dauphin, and Caroline; and for those who have died, especially Frank Lockwood, James Baughman, and Paul Ranson; and for all those affected by COVID-19.

PRAYER REQUESTS MAY BE SENT TO US AT: [email protected] We will offer them to God at our daily service of Morning Prayer.

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THE AMERICAN CATHEDRAL CHOIR ZACHARY ULLERY Canon for Music

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