WORSHIP NOTES ministers The text of the processional hymn,Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise, was written Douglas T. King, Adam D. Gorman, Rebekah McLeod Hutto by Walter Chalmers Smith. Smith (1824-1908) was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, and was Herbert B. Anderson, Pastor Emeritus educated at the University of Aberdeen and New College, Edinburgh. He was ordained in Brian K. Ballard, Chase Dost, Max M. Hill, Gabrielle Sclafani, Student Ministers 1850 and served churches in London, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. He was Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland in 1893 in its 50th anniversary year. Among Smith’s publications ministry of music are The Bishop’s Walk (1860), North Country Folk (1883), Poetical Works, Olrig Grange (1872), Keith S. Tóth, Minister of Music and Organist Borland Hall (1874), Hilda Among the Broken Gods (1878), and A Heretic and Other Poems Amanda Page Smith, Director of Children’s Music Ministries (1891). The tune of the hymn, St. Denio, also known as Joanna, is a Welsh folk melody from Dr. John B. Herrington III, Assisting Organist the early 19th century. The text of the middle hymn, In the Cross of Christ I Glory, is loosely based on Galatians ushers Officer-in-Charge: Joseph G. Sauvage; Team Captain: James D. Lindemuth Jr.; 6:14 which was written by John Bowring. Bowring (1792-1872) was born at Exeter and Robert E. Callahan, Andrew Curry, Samuel R. Enders, R. Scott Froehlich, studied philology, poetry, and politics, and edited the Westminster Review. A student of William J. Gambrill, Lisa A. Gustin, Benjamin C. Huneke, Thomas D. Robinson, languages, by the time of his death he knew two hundred and could converse in one Frederic S. Sater, G. R. Sam Seraphim, Francis H. Tucci, Charles S. Van Cott, hundred. He held several official appointments: commissioner to France, British consul at Ryan E. Widener, Suzanne W. Wilson, Samuel K. Won. Hong Kong, and governor of Hong Kong. He was twice a member of Parliament and was knighted by Queen Victoria (1854). order of st. paul My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less The word of the hymn, , were written by an English Michael J. Appleby, Nathan P. Appleby, Leah C. Lee, Deborah M. Li, Caroline C. clergyman, Edward Mote (1797-1874), who based them on the Gospel reading from Pickering, Alexander N. Rahman, Ellsworth G. Stanton III, Beadle. Matthew. Mote was born in London to into a family of non-church-going salon keepers. He rebelled in his late teens after hearing the great John Hyatt preach, went to seminary, chancel choir — the order of service for — and served as minister of the Horsham Baptist Church for 26 years. Soprano: Isabella Livorni, Tonna L. Miller-Vallés, Artemisz Polonyi, Elizabeth Grayston Ives O sacrum convivium (born England, 1948), composer of , is director Smith, Catherine Thorpe. Alto: Sónia Batten, Agueda Fernández-Abad, Allison Third Sunday in Lent of Magdalen College Choir, Oxford, where he has held the post of Organist, Informator Gish, Mary Runyan Marathe, Melissa Raymond. Tenor: Richard Liebowitz, — eleven o’clock — Choristarum and Tutor in Music. From 1978-85 Ives was a member of the celebrated British Jeremy Little, Johnny Maldonado, Jeffrey Taveras. Bass: William S. Crutchfield Ride On, vocal group, The King’s Singers. His sacred choral compositions, including are III, Daniel Hoy, Steven Moore, Ryan Stoudt, Nathaniel Sullivan. gaining in popularity in the UK and abroad. Thomas Morley (born Norwich 1557 or 1558; died London, early October 1602) was session welcome The moments before worship are a transition from “getting here” an English composer, editor, theorist and organist. He was the most influential figure, as Patrick A. F. Blott, Anita J. Brickell, Chloe G. Chun (Youth Elder), Susan P. Crary, to “being here.” Since it usually takes a few minutes to quiet one’s mind, and writer and editor as well as composer, in the Elizabethan vogue for the Italian madrigal. He Paul J. Elmlinger, Scripture Z. Gonzalez, Mimi K. Hah, Shannon D. Henderson, to become open to the Spirit, it is most appropriate to give one’s friends a silent was organist at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London and a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal. Morley wave of the hand, a nod of the head, or a friendly smile in lieu of initiating a William S. Hilburn, Anne R. Huneke, Stefan Krüger, R. Lynne Lee, Sue-Peng and Robert Johnson are the composers of the only surviving contemporary settings of verse conversation. Li, Guillaume A. Malle, Robert D. McCrie, Elizabeth M. Philipp, Brian J. Pitz, by William Shakespeare. Debra N. Seraphim, Richard H. Stowe, Mario J. Verdolini, Jr., Katherine C. after the processional hymn, in order not to disrupt the Sir John Stainer (born Southwark, London, June 6, 1840; died Verona, Italy, March Vosters, Cynthia Watson, Marjorie G. Widener, Roland L. Wikström, Suzanne worship service, latecomers will be seated by the ushers only at times when the 31, 1901.) As a boy, he sang in the choir of St. Paul’s Cathedral. At the age of 16, he was W. Wilson, Ellsworth G. Stanton III, Clerk of Session. congregation is standing, either during the Congregational Response following appointed by Sir Frederick Ouseley to the post of organist at the newly founded St. the assurance of forgiveness or during the second hymn. Michael’s College, Tenbury. In 1860 he became organist at Magdalen College, Oxford, deacons , please know how welcome you are. Please sign the Friendship moving to St Paul’s Cathedral in 1872. He became professor of music at Oxford University visitors Linda R. Arnold, Bret M. Barasch, Arthur W. Bingham, Nancy T. Blair, Elizabeth Book when it passes you during the service of worship and identify yourself with a in 1889. He conducted pioneering research into early music. In recognition of his services A. Boehmler, Carl C. Cordova III, Anne M. Christon, E. Graham Clark, David name tag to be found in the book. You are also cordially invited to attend Coffee to British music, he received a knighthood from Queen Victoria in 1888. God So Loved the M. Darst, Pamela J. Dickson-Thorpe, James B. Doswell, Helen T. W. Elmiger, Hour following worship. World is Stainer’s most famous anthem and it is taken from his passion meditation The Marc T. Engberg, John W. Frehse, Joseph A. Galloway, Jeffrey B. Gower, William Crucifixion. in the order of worship that follows, an asterisk invites all P. Hah (Youth Deacon), Cathy Leonhardt, Jane B. Lowry, Katrina K. Masterson, to stand; items in bold type face indicate that the congregation participates in Amelia McDonald, Oliver T. Moses, Sabina Rahman, M. Paige Rustum, Linda word or song. A. Simpson, Andrew R. Skobe, John W. Steen II, David M. Wells. the flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of lectionary scripture readings for the day Myrtle Samuels, beloved mother of Gloria Bryce. Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19:1-14 1 trustees Charles S. Anderson, Kenneth W. Austin, Constance K. Dalvito, Kevin R. 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22 next sunday’s preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Kimberly L. Clayton. Greene, Linda B. Gridley, Timothy D. Haskin, Charles C. Higgins, Helen M. Lynch, Valerie S. Mason, Willis G. Ryckman IV, Henry C. Barkhorn III, The Brick Presbyterian Church President, Richard A. Miller, Secretary, Louisa J. Palmer, Treasurer. Parish House: 62 East 92nd Street, New York, New York 10128-1398 | On the web at www.brickchurch.org Vol. CXXVIII March 4, 2018 Number 27 phone: 212-289-4400 day school: 212-289-5683 email addresses: www.brickchurch.org/contact THE GATHERING THE WORD THE LORD’S PRAYER 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 PRELUDE Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) After the singing of the congregational response, all children are invited to forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, “Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein, BWV 641” come forward and sit on the chancel steps for the Children’s Message. but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. WELCOME AND INVITATION TO THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH CHILDREN’S MESSAGE AND PRAYER

INSTITUTION CHORAL INTROIT Fleurs des noëls, 1535 * HYMN 84 Rathbun “Kind Maker of the World” “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” HOLY COMMUNION Kind Maker of the world, O hear the fervent prayer with many a tear poured forth Communion will be served in the pews. All who would humbly put their trust in Christ, by all the penitent who keep this holy fast of Lent! SCRIPTURE LESSON Cosette M. Penna First Corinthians 1:18-25 (Pew Bible, page 166 N.T.) whatever their church or denominational affiliation, are invited to participate. Gluten- Reader: The Word of the Lord. free bread is available from servers who are standing in the north and south aisles. These CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Job 38-39) * servers will have crystal rather than silver dishes. Please signal one of these servers by raising Leader: Lord, we were not there when You laid the foundation of the earth. All: Thanks be to God! People: We have not commanded the morning since days began nor caused your hand. the dawn to know its place. SERMON Douglas T. King COMMUNION MUSIC Thomas Morley (c.1557-1602) Leader: You are the One with wisdom to number the clouds. “The Cross as Koan” People: You are the One who gives the horse its might. “Agnus Dei” Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nostri. Leader: You alone are God. People: We worship You. THE RESPONSE Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM Grayston Ives (b. 1948) Sir John Stainer (1840-1901) PROCESSIONAL HYMN 263 St. Denio * “O sacrum convivium” “God So Loved the World” (The Crucifixion) “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” O sacrum convivium in quo Christus sumitur: recolitur memoria passionis ejus: God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son that whoso believeth in mens impletur gratia: et futurae gloriae nobis pignus datur. him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the PRAYER OF CONFESSION O sacred banquet! in which Christ is received, the memory of his Passion is renewed, the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. Eternal and Merciful God, we confess to You and to one another that time after mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory to us is given. time we have entered Your presence with countless prayers but with hearts that —John 3:16-17 have been closed to Your grace. We have lifted our hands to You in praise, but PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION our feet have continued to walk in the ways of brokenness. We have rehearsed SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Your commandments but have refused to live in Your loving ways. We come before You seeking to be in penitence and in faith that we may be transformed INVITATION THE SENDING into the people You have created us to be. Amen. GRADUAL HYMN 13th c. Benedictine plainsong * RECESSIONAL HYMN 379 Solid Rock KYRIE 574 David N. Johnson (1922-1987) “Thee We Adore” “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” Thee we adore, O hidden Savior, Thee, Who at this blessed feast art pleased to be; Lord, have mercy upon us. both flesh and spirit in Thy presence fail, Yet here Thy presence we devoutly hail. BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE Christ, have mercy upon us. —Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225-1274) Lord, have mercy upon us. GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING POSTLUDE anon. 18th c. German Leader: The Lord be with you. “Fuge in g” ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. PASSING OF THE PEACE People: We lift them up to the Lord. * Members of the Chancel Committee assisting with Communion today are Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: And also with you. People: It is right to give God thanks and praise. Nancy T. Blair, Drucilla A. Richards and Catherine W. Skobe.

SANCTUS 580 John Merbecke (c. 1510 – c. 1585) * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 77, verse 5) Aus der Tiefe rufe ich If you would like someone to pray with you or wish to learn more about the Keep, O keep us, Savior dear, ever constant by Your side; Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts, Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory: Christian faith and The Brick Church, you may meet with members of our That with You we may appear at the eternal Eastertide. Glory be to Thee, O Lord most High. Sunday Prayer Team after the service near the pulpit at the front of the Sanctuary.