The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 28B 14 November 2021 Evensong 4:00 P.M. The Holy Communion 5:00 P.M. 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 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: 686
music: Nettleton, melody from A Repository of Sacred Music, Part II, 1813 words: Robert Robinson (1735-1790), alt.
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All sit while the Choir sings
The Gradual: Canticle
Anglican chant: adapted from Martin Luther, Ein feste Burg The Song of Hannah (1 Samuel 2:1-10)
My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in my God. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in my victory. There is no Holy One like the Lord, no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God. Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble gird on strength. Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread, but those who were hungry are fat with spoil. The barren has borne seven but she who has many children is forlorn. The Lord kills and brings to life; he brings down to Sheol and raises up. The Lord makes poor and makes rich; he brings low, and he exalts. He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and on them he has set the world. He will guard the feet of his faithful ones, but the wicked shall be cut off in darkness; for not by might does one prevail. The Lord! His adversaries shall be shattered; the Most High will thunder in heaven. The Lord will judge the ends of the earth; he will give strength to his king, and exalt the power of his anointed. 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 Lessons The First Lesson Lector
1 Samuel 1:4-20 A Lesson from The First Book of Samuel.
On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters; but to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the Lord had closed her womb. Her rival used to provoke her severely, to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb. So it went on year by year; as often as she went up to the house of the Lord, she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. Her husband Elkanah said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? Why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?” After they had eaten and drunk at Shiloh, Hannah rose and presented herself before the Lord. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the Lord. She was deeply distressed and prayed to the Lord, and wept bitterly. She made this vow: “O Lord of hosts, if only you will look on the misery of your servant, and remember me, and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a male child, then I will set him before you as a nazirite until the day of his death. He shall drink neither wine nor intoxicants, and no razor shall touch his head.” As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was praying silently; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard; therefore Eli thought she was drunk. So Eli said to her, “How long will you make a drunken spectacle of yourself? Put away your wine.” But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman deeply troubled; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord. Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation all this time.” Then Eli answered, “Go in peace; the God of Israel grant the petition you have made to him.” And she said, “Let your servant find favor in your sight.” Then the woman went to her quarters, ate and drank with her husband, and her countenance was sad no longer. They rose early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord; then they went back to their house at Ramah. Elkanah knew his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her. In due time Hannah conceived and bore a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, “I have asked him of the Lord.” Lector
Here ends the lesson.
All stand for
The Magnificat
music: Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Second Service 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. 4
All sit for
The Second Lesson Lector A Lesson from The Gospel of Mark.
Mark 13:1-8
As Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.” When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?” Then Jesus began to say to them, “Beware that no one leads you astray. Many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birthpangs.” Lector
Here ends the lesson.
All stand for
The Nunc Dimittis
music: Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988), Second Service words: Luke 1:46-55; & Gloria Patri
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 Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them; that, by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; 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. 6
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The Anthem after the Third Collect
music: Gerre Hancock (1934-2012), Judge eternal words: Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918)
Judge eternal, throned in splendor, Lord of lords and King of kings, With thy living fire of judgment Purge this land of bitter things; Solace all its wide dominion With the healing of thy wings. Still the weary folk are pining For the hour that brings release, And the city’s crowded clangor Cries aloud for sin to cease; And the homesteads and the woodlands Plead in silence for their peace. Crown, O God, thine own endeavor; Cleave our darkness with thy sword; Feed all those who do not know thee With the richness of thy word; Cleanse the body of this nation Through the glory of the Lord. All stand to sing
The Meditation Hymn: 462
music: York, melody from The CL Psalmes of David, 1615; adapt. The Whole Booke of Psalmes, 1621; harm. John Milton, Sr. (1563?-1647) words: John Milton (1608-1674), alt.
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The Meditation
Canon Holder
The Offertory Sentence Anthem at the Offering
music: David Hill (b. 1957), God be in my head words: Sarum Primer 1514
God be in my head, and in my understanding; God be in mine eyes, and in my looking; God be in my mouth, and in my speaking; God be in my heart, and in my thinking; God be at mine end, and at my departing. 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: 665
music: Michael, Herbert Howells (1892-1983) words: Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930), after Joachim Neander (1650-1680)
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 Canon Lauren R. Holder, 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 598
music: Mit Freuden zart, melody from “Une pastourelle gentille,” 1529; adapt. Pseaumes cinquante de David, 1547, and Kirchengeseng darinnen die Heubtartickel des Christlichen Glaubens gefasset, 1566; harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958), after Heinrich Reimann (19th cent.) words: Walter Russell Bowie (1882-1969), alt.
The Dismissal Officiant All
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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