All Saints Parish, Haverhill, MA Advent IV - year B December 20, 2020 Preludes/Postludes: Instrumental improvisations on Advent themes organist’s choice QUIA RESPEXIT – MAGNIFICAT (Kasia) J.S. Bach LIKE THE DAWNING Faber Entrance: Refrain (w/ organ, p.14 in blue advent book): RORATE CAELI “Drop down dew, heaven, from above; O clouds rain down the just one ” verse: “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Day pours out the Word today, and night tonight imparts knowledge .” Is. 45:8 Refrain: “Drop down dew, heaven, from above; O clouds, rain down the just one ” Penitential rite: Kyrie Eleison Missa Emmanuel Resp. Psalm: Ps.89 “ For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.” St. Noel Chabanel Gospel Accl.: “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to P. Jernberg me according to your word“ Luke 1:38 (verse a cappella) Offertory: ANGELUS AD VIRGINEM/ 13th cent. Anon THE ANGEL GABRIEL FROM HEAVEN CAME Basque carol Angelus ad Virginem 1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came, When the angel came secretly With wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame. to the Virgin in her room, "All hail," said he, "O lowly maiden Mary, soothing the maiden's fear, Most highly favored lady." Gloria! he said: "Hail! Hail, Queen of virgins. 2 "How blest among all women you shall be, While yet untouched by man Whom ev'ry age will praise continally. you shall conceive and bear Your Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold, the Lord of heaven and earth, "Most highly favored lady." Gloria! 120 Bellevue Avenue Haverhill, MA 01832 978-372-7721 All Saints Parish, Haverhill, MA salvation for mankind. You have become the gate of heaven, 3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head. a remedy for sins." "To me be as it pleases God," she said. "My soul shall laud and magnify God's holy name." Most highly favored lady. Gloria! 4 Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn. And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say: "Most highly favored lady." Gloria! Mass parts: Holy, Holy Missa Emmanuel Memorial acclamation Great Amen Lamb of God Communion antiphon: “Behold, a Virgin shall conceive and bear a son; and his name will be called Emmanuel.” Is 7:14 Communion: O SAVIOUR OPEN HEAVEN’S HEIGHT German anon, 17TH cent. O Savior, rend the heavens wide! O Day-spring, dew from heaven send. Come down, come down with mighty stride. As gentle dew, O Son, descend. Unbar the gates, the doors break down; Drop down, you clouds, and torrents bring, unbar the way to heaven's crown. to Jacob's line rain down a King. O earth, in flowering bud be seen, O Morning Star, O radiant Dawn, clothe hill and dale in garb of green. When will we sing your morning song? O earth, bring forth this Blossom rare; Come, Son of God! Without your light O Savior, rise from meadow fair. We grope in dread and gloom of night. Meditation: RORATE COELI, SWV 322 H. Schutz Roráte caéli désuper, Drop down, ye heavens, from above, et núbes plúant jústum. and let the skies pour down righteousness. 120 Bellevue Avenue Haverhill, MA 01832 978-372-7721 All Saints Parish, Haverhill, MA Recessional: PEOPLE LOOK EAST BESANCON_E. Farjeon 1. People, look east. The time is near 2. Furrows, be glad. Though earth is bare, Of the crowning of the year. One more seed is planted there: Make your house fair as you are able, Give up your strength the seed to nourish, Trim the hearth and set the table. That in course the flower may flourish. People, look east and sing today: People, look east and sing today: Love, the guest, is on the way. Love, the rose, is on the way. 3. Birds, though you long have ceased to 4. Stars, keep the watch. When night is dim build, One more light the bowl shall brim, Guard the nest that must be filled. Shining beyond the frosty weather, Even the hour when wings are frozen Bright as sun and moon together. God for fledging time has chosen. People, look east and sing today: People, look east and sing today: Love, the star, is on the way. Love, the bird, is on the way. 5. Angels, announce with shouts of mirth Christ who brings new life to earth. Set every peak and valley humming With the word, the Lord is coming. People, look east and sing today: Love, the Lord, is on the way. FROM THE MUSIC MINISTER Happy ADVENT! “To put Scripture into the mouths and hearts through song is a musician's most sacred musical privilege.” Music is my JOY! Kasia 120 Bellevue Avenue Haverhill, MA 01832 978-372-7721 .