The Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi 3 October 2021 Recital 3:15 P.M. Evensong 4:00 P.M. The Holy Communion 5:00 P.M. Recital Clara Gerdes, Organ Orb and Sceptre (transcr. William McKie)
William Walton (1902-1983)
Scherzo, Opus 2
Maurice Durufle (1902-1986)
Idyll (from Organ Album, Vol. 1; transcr. A.E. Hull)
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)
Impromptu
Rachel Laurin (b. 1960)
Mephisto Waltz No. 1, S514 (transcr. by Ken Cowan/Clara Gerdes)
Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
Clara Gerdes, from Davidson, NC, is a 2021 graduate of the Yale Institute of Sacred Music where she studied with Martin Jean. She recently graduated from the Curtis Institute of Music where she studied with Alan Morrison. She received first prizes in the Albert Schweitzer, AGO–Quimby Mid-Atlantic Regional and UNCSA School of the Arts organ competitions, and was the recipient of the 2020 Baker Prize in Organ Performance and received the first annual AGO Pogorzelski-Yankee scholarship. She has performed around the United States, including at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York and Washington National Cathedral, the American Guild of Organists 2018 National Convention in Kansas City, and at Spoleto, Oregon Bach Festival, Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, and most recently the Uncommon Music Festival in Sitka, AK. Prior to the COVID pandemic, Clara served as Assistant Organist at Saint Bartholomew’s Church—Park Avenue in New York City, and was previously Organ Scholar at Saint Mark’s Church—Locust Street in Philadelphia. She has taught at Curtis Summerfest and two AGO Pipe Organ Encounters and also enjoys transcribing works for organ and playing the harpsichord. The Evensong Recital Series is given by Delbert Lowell Jacks in memory of Thomas Ruben Jones. 1
Evensong for the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi The Reverend Canon Lauren R. Holder, Officiant & Preacher The Cathedral Schola Solemn Evensong (sung Evening Prayer) is one of the jewels of the Anglican tradition. Most of the service is sung, often by the choir alone; and a sermon is always offered. At the formal close of Evensong itself, a traditional “liturgy of the table” is offered for those seeking afternoon communion (Eucharist). Occasionally, a classically sung Eucharist, or a diocesan confirmation, or a special sung service of prayer, takes the place of Evensong. Evensong and Eucharist are scheduled from September through May of each year. All stand for
The Procession The Opening Sentences
The Invitatory and Psalter All stand as the Choir sings
The Preces and Responses music: Joanna Forbes L’Estrange (b. 1971) V. O Lord, open thou our lips: R. And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. V. O God, make speed to save us: R. O Lord, make haste to help us. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. V. Praise ye the Lord. R. The Lord’s Name be praised. Candles are lit as all sing the
Office Hymn: 407
music: Lukkason, Calvin Hampton (1938-1984) words: Francis of Assisi (1182-1226); tr. Howard Chandler Robbins (1876-1952), alt.
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All sit while the Choir sings
The Gradual: Psalm 148:7-14
Anglican chant: Sir David Willcocks (1919-2015) BCP, p. 805
Praise the Lord from the earth, * you sea-monsters and all deeps; Fire and hail, snow and fog, * tempestuous wind, doing his will; Mountains and all hills, * fruit trees and all cedars; Wild beasts and all cattle, * creeping things and winged birds; Kings of the earth and all peoples, * princes and all rulers of the world; 3
Young men and maidens, * old and young together. Let them praise the Name of the Lord, * for his Name only is exalted, his splendor is over earth and heaven. He has raised up strength for his people and praise for all his loyal servants, * the children of Israel, a people who are near him. Hallelujah! 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 Lessons The First Lesson Lector
Job 39:1-18 A Lesson from The Book of Job.
“Do you know when the mountain goats give birth? Do you observe the calving of the deer? Can you number the months that they fulfil, and do you know the time when they give birth, when they crouch to give birth to their offspring, and are delivered of their young? Their young ones become strong, they grow up in the open; they go forth, and do not return to them. “Who has let the wild ass go free? Who has loosed the bonds of the swift ass, to which I have given the steppe for its home, the salt land for its dwelling-place? It scorns the tumult of the city; it does not hear the shouts of the driver. It ranges the mountains as its pasture, and it searches after every green thing. “Is the wild ox willing to serve you? Will it spend the night at your crib? Can you tie it in the furrow with ropes, or will it harrow the valleys after you? Will you depend on it because its strength is great, and will you hand over your labour to it? Do you have faith in it that it will return, and bring your grain to your threshing-floor?
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“The ostrich’s wings flap wildly, though its pinions lack plumage. For it leaves its eggs to the earth, and lets them be warmed on the ground, forgetting that a foot may crush them, and that a wild animal may trample them. It deals cruelly with its young, as if they were not its own; though its labour should be in vain, yet it has no fear; because God has made it forget wisdom, and given it no share in understanding. When it spreads its plumes aloft, it laughs at the horse and its rider.” Lector
Here ends the lesson.
All stand for
The Magnificat
music: Charles Wood (1866-1926) in E flat, No. 1 words: Luke 1:46-55; & Gloria Patri
My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. 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 for ever.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. All sit for
The Second Lesson Lector
Matthew 11:25-30
A Lesson from The Gospel of Matthew.
Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Lector
Here ends the lesson.
All stand for
The Nunc Dimittis
music: Charles Wood (1866-1926) in E flat, No. 1 words: Song of Simeon, Luke 2:29-32
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. 5
All sing
The Apostles’ Creed 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 Ghost, 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 Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Prayers The Choir sings
The Preces and Responses V. The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit.
music: Joanna Forbes L’Estrange (b. 1971)
All stand or kneel
V. Let us pray. R. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen. V. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us: R. And grant us thy salvation. V. O Lord, save the State: R. And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. V. Endue thy ministers with righteousness: R. And make thy chosen people joyful. V. O Lord, save thy people: R. And bless thine inheritance. 6
V. Give peace in our time, O Lord: R. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. V. O God, make clean our hearts within us: R. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. The Collects A Collect for Saint Francis Most high, omnipotent, good Lord, grant unto thy people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may for love of thee delight in thy whole creation with perfectness of joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Collect for Peace O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed: Give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee, we, being defended from the fear of all enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. A Collect for Aid against Perils 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. Amen. All sit for
The Anthem after the Third Collect
music: Grayston Ives (b. 1948), The Canticle of Brother Sun words: St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)
Most High, Omnipotent Lord, all praise, all honour and glory be given to Thee, to Thee alone, most High, all praise belongs. Be praised, O Lord, for all thy works. For Brother Sun, whose brightness makes the light by which we see. For Sister Moon, whose beams were formed to shine so clear and bright. For Brother Wind, whose clouds and breezes blow across the land. For Sister Water, so precious, humble, lowly, chaste and pure. Be praised, O Lord, for all thy works. Be praised, my Lord, for Brother Fire, whose flames and light illuminate the night. Be praised, my Lord, for Sister Earth, for grass and plants and flowers and all our food. Be praised, my Lord, for all thy love bestowed on us. Bless those who walk the way of peace, in quiet to live. By thee, O Lord Most High, they shall be crowned. Be praised, O heavenly Lord, all praise and blessing and glory be given to you, with humblest thanks for all he’s given you. Amen.
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All stand to sing
The Meditation Hymn: 413
music: Rendez à Dieu, melody att. Louis Bourgeois (1510?-1561?) words: Erik Routley (1917-1982); para. of Psalm 98
All sit for
The Meditation
Canon Holder
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The Offertory Sentence Anthem at the Offering
music: John Rutter (b. 1945), Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace words: St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)
Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace; where there is hatred, let me bring love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy; and all for thy mercy’s sake, O divine master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved as to love; for it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. All stand or kneel for
The Intercessions All stand or kneel to pray
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom Officiant Let us pray. All 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. The Grace All sit for
The Parish Notices
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All stand to sing
The Closing Hymn: 400 music: Lasst uns erfreuen, melody from Auserlesene Catholische Geistliche Kirchengeseng, 1623;
adapt. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) words: Francis of Assisi (1182-1226); trans. William H. Draper (1855-1933), alt.
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The Psalm in Procession 150
Anglican chant: George S. Talbot (1875-1918) BCP, p. 807
Hallelujah! Praise God in his holy temple; praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him for his mighty acts; praise him for his excellent greatness. Praise him with the blast of the ram’s-horn; praise him with lyre and harp. Praise him with timbrel and dance; praise him with strings and pipe. Praise him with resounding cymbals; praise him with loud-clanging cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Hallelujah! 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. Those who wish to remain for Holy Communion may move to the front of the Nave.
The Holy Communion The Reverend Canon Lauren R. Holder, Celebrant The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II
BCP, p. 340
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The Sanctus: S 114
Service music (indicated by “S” numbers) is found at the front of the Hymnal. After the Sanctus, all may kneel or stand.
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 forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread Officiant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; All Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
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The Communion
All are welcome to receive the consecrated bread of the Eucharist. Come to the altar at the direction of the ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail and receive the bread (a wafer) in the palm of your hand. If you desire to receive a blessing, cross your arms across your chest.
The Postcommunion Prayer BCP, p. 339 Officiant Let us pray. All Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. The Blessing All sing
The Processional: Hymn 405
music: Royal Oak, melody from The Dancing Master, 1686; adapt. Martin Fallas Shaw (1875-1958); desc. Richard Proulx (1937-2010) words: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895)
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The Dismissal Officiant All
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
All music is reprinted by permission under ONE LICENSE (license number A-717455). Music from The Hymnal 1982 © Church Publishing, Inc., unless otherwise noted below: Hymn 400 words © 1985 G. Schirmer; music by permission of Oxford University Press. Hymn 405 music used by arrangement with G. Schirmer Inc.; descant © 1979 GIA Publications Inc. Hymn 407 music © 1980 GIA Publications Inc. Hymn 413 words © 1974 Hope Publishing Co.; music © 1977 Hope Publishing Co.
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