The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 26B 31 October 2021 Evensong 4:00 P.M. The Holy Communion 5:00 P.M. The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., 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 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. 1
music: Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988)
Candles are lit as all sing the
Office Hymn: 34
music: Innisfree Farm, Richard Wayne Dirksen (1921-2003) words: Mozarabic, 10th cent.; tr. Alan G. McDougall (1895-1964); rev. Anne K. LeCroy (1927-2016)
All sit while the Choir sings
The Gradual: Psalm 24
Anglican chant: George Thalben-Ball (1896-1987) BCP, p. 613
The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, * the world and all who dwell therein. For it is he who founded it upon the seas * and made it firm upon the rivers of the deep. Who can ascend the hill of the Lord? * and who can stand in his holy place? “Those who have clean hands and a pure heart, * who have not pledged themselves to falsehood, nor sworn by what is a fraud. They shall receive a blessing from the Lord * and a just reward from the God of their salvation.” Such is the generation of those who seek him, * of those who seek your face, O God of Jacob. Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; * and the King of glory shall come in. “Who is this King of glory?” * “The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle.” Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; * and the King of glory shall come in. 2
“Who is he, this King of glory?” * “The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.” 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
Ruth 1:6-7, 11-18 A Lesson from The Book of Ruth.
Then Naomi started to return with her daughters-in-law from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the country of Moab that the Lord had considered his people and given them food. So she set out from the place where she had been living, she and her two daughters-in-law, and they went on their way to go back to the land of Judah. But Naomi said, “Turn back, my daughters, why will you go with me? Do I still have sons in my womb that they may become your husbands? Turn back, my daughters, go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. Even if I thought there was hope for me, even if I should have a husband tonight and bear sons, would you then wait until they were grown? Would you then refrain from marrying? No, my daughters, it has been far more bitter for me than for you, because the hand of the Lord has turned against me.” Then they wept aloud again. Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her. So she said, “See, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.” But Ruth said, “Do not press me to leave you or to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; Where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, I will die— there will I be buried. May the Lord do thus and so to me, and more as well, if even death parts me from you!” When Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more to her. Lector
Here ends the lesson.
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All stand for
The Magnificat
music: Eriks Ešenvalds (b. 1977), Merton College Service words: Luke 1:46-55; & Gloria Patri
Magnificat anima mea Dominum. Et exsultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo. Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae: Ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent. omnes generationes. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est: et sanctum nomen ejus. Et misericordia ejus a progenies et progenies timentibus eum. Fecit potentiam in bracchio suo: dispersit superbos mente cordis sui. Deposuit potentes de sede, et exaltavit humiles. Esurientes implevit bonis: et divites dimisit inanes. Suscepit Israel puerum suum, recordatus misericordiae suae. Sicus locutus est ad patres nostros, Abraham et semini ejus in saecula. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
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, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me; and holy is his name. And his mercy is from generation to generation upon them who fear him. He hath shewed 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.
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The Second Lesson Lector A Lesson from The Gospel of Mark.
Mark 12:28-34
One of the scribes came near and heard the Saducees disputing with one another, and seeing that Jesus answered them well, he asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Then the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that ‘he is one, and besides him there is no other’; and ‘to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength,’ and ‘to love one’s neighbor as oneself,’ —this is much more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that no one dared to ask him any question. Lector
Here ends the lesson.
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All stand for
The Nunc Dimittis
music: Eriks Ešenvalds (b. 1977), Merton College Service words: Song of Simeon, Luke 2:29-32
Nunc dimittis servum tuum Domine secundum verbum tuum in pace. Quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum, quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum, lumen ad revelationem gentium et gloriam plebis tuae Israel. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
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.
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.
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The Prayers The Choir sings
The Preces and Responses
music: Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988)
V. The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit.
All stand or kneel
V. Let us pray. R. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. V. Our Father, R. 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. 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 Almighty and merciful God, of whose only gift it cometh that thy faithful people do unto thee true and laudable service: Grant, we beseech thee, that we may run without stumbling to obtain thy heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for 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. 6
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The Anthem after the Third Collect
music: Edgar L. Bainton (1870-1956), And I saw a new heaven words: Revelation 21:1-4
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I, John, saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them and be their God.” And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away. All stand to sing
The Meditation Hymn: 253
music: San Rocco, Derek Williams (b. 1945) words: Isaac Watts (1675-1748), alt.
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The Meditation
The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith
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The Offertory Sentence Anthem at the Offering
music: John Joubert (1927-2019), O Lorde, the maker of al thing words: The King’s Primer (1545), authorized by Henry VIII (1491-1547)
O Lorde, the maker of al thing, We pray Thee nowe in this evening Us to defende, through Thy mercy, From al deceite of our en’my. Let neither us deluded be, Good Lorde, with dreame or phantasy, Oure hearte wakyng in Thee Thou kepe, That we in sinne fal not on slepe. O Father, throughe Thy blessed Sonne, Grant us this oure peticion, To whom with the Holy Ghost alwaies, In heaven and yearth be laude and praise. 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: 687
music: Ein feste Burg, Martin Luther (1483-1546) words: Martin Luther (1483-1546); trans. Frederic Henry Hedge (1805-1890); based on Psalm 46
The Psalm in Procession 150
Anglican chant: George S. Talbot 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.
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The Holy Communion The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Celebrant The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II
BCP, p. 340
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.
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Healey Willan (1880-1968)
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. 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 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
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BCP, p. 339
All sing
The Processional: Hymn 551
The Dismissal Officiant All
music: Paderborn, melody from Catolisch-Paderbornisches Gesang-buch, 1765; harm. Sydney Hugo Nicholson (1875–1947) words: Charles Wesley (1707–1788), alt.
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., ., except where noted below: Hymn 34 words © 1982 Anne LeCroy; music © 1984 Richard W. Dirksen. Hymn 253 music © 1968 Derek Williams.
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