Christmas Eve 24 December 2016
Prelude Music 8:00 P.M. Festival Choral Eucharist 8:30 P.M.
Prelude Music 11:00 P.M. Festival Choral Eucharist 11:30 P.M. The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Celebrant The Right Reverend Robert C. Wright, Preacher
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A WELCOME FROM THE DEAN Grace to you and Peace! Welcome to the worship of the Cathedral of St. Philip on this most holy evening. All ages are gathered here this Christmas Eve, from all walks of life, from all sorts and conditions of humanity, in order to celebrate the presence of God among us. The Cathedral of St. Philip is an Episcopal Church, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion of Churches. We worship with a pattern of prayer—called the liturgy—which is both ancient and relevant. We are especially glad to welcome visitors and guests on this night. We pray that through the prayers, music, and words of this service, you will experience the birth of Jesus Christ in a new way. We also hope that you will return to this holy place and become a member of our parish life. Leave your name and address on a “Visitor” card; we would love to have you join us. All persons are welcome to receive the consecrated bread and wine of the Holy Eucharist. Through our prayer and faith that bread and wine becomes for us the body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. During the administration of communion, you may receive the elements at the high altar, or at one of two stations located on either side of the front steps, or in the Mikell Chapel. Each is a holy place where we invite you to receive Jesus in your heart. If you would like a priest to bring communion to you in the pew, please notify an usher. The parish of the Cathedral of St. Philip prays that you have a blessed Christmas season. Thank you for being with us, and may God bless you. The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler Dean of the Cathedral of St. Philip
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Christmas Flower Donations In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Elam C. Addy Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Eugene Addy William Bowen Astrop Dorsey Machir Bass Marianne Bobick Mr. Harold Stewart Brannen, Sr. Chester & Betty Brewer Mr. & Mrs. James D. Burge Robert Morris Bush Paige Moran Carter Jan Batson Childers Mary Brown Gunn Coffee William T. Conner Mr. Howard Corn Kathleen B. Cowart Mr. Willard Cummings Roberta Higgins Darneille Anne & John DeBorde Hayes Dever Mr. & Mrs. Oran Dodd Jean Dowling Merry & Jamie Ellington Sherry & Jeff Ellington Barbara W. and Collier H. Ellis, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Paul A. Ervin, Jr. Freda & Theodore Fisher and Family Rosemary & Jack Foster Mr. French B. Frazier Jr. Ralph & Amelia Gazaway Richard M. Gregory Larsen C. Gregory Geoffrey Peterson Hall Stuart Stevens Hall Mr. & Mrs. Milton H. Hall Mr. & Mrs. T.S. Harbin Kathy & Jim Harris Rodger Edwin Herndon
Barbara Holcombe Ruthie King Hunter Isabelle Woolford Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Ernest D. Key, Sr. Judith Graves Kiely Joseph Humphrey Kiely Sr. Mr. Ed Kilby Peggy McLendon Lanier Helen & Hicks Lanier Brennan W. Lansing Alec S. Lansing R. Boice McGrew G. Maxwell (Mac) McGrew Dan McGrew, Jr. Barbara McKeand Mr. & Mrs. V.M. McKinney Nicholas W. Mitchell, Jr. Hollis E. Morris Brian Emory Nelson, Sr. Mrs. Norma Newman Mr. & Mrs. JC Nixon Phyllis Rivers Nygaard John Michael O’Bryan Dougi O’Bryan Mary Claire Palmer Mr. & Mrs. J.E. Patrick Mary & Roy Richardson Betty Sanford William Gardner Seymour Tish & Jack Sharp Kevin Michael Watson Emily Mobley White Mr. & Mrs. Walter L. Wight Augusta Wight Dr. Robert T. Willingham, Jr. Mr. Charles Woodall, Jr. Oliver Wright
In Thanksgiving for The Stanley F. & Winifred Murphy Birch Family Davis, Grant, Aleck, and Emma Kate Carter David & Avery Tucker Fontaine James Pierce Fontaine French, Anne, Frank & Eliza Frazier Mrs. French B. Frazier Jr.
Cathedral Flower Guild Charlotte, Bill, and Mac The Rev. C. Wallace Marsh IV The Harold Lee & June Moore Sutton Jr. Family Thomas Slade Tucker, Jr. The Rev. Catherine Zappa
as of December 15, 2016
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Festival Choral Eucharist THE PRELUDE MUSIC All sing
Hymn 89
music: Carol, Richard Storrs Willis (American, 1819-1900) words: Edmund H. Sears (American, 1810-1876)
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Magnificat
music: Gerald Finzi (English, 1901-1956) words: The Song of Mary, Luke 1: 46-55
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. Amen.
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All sing
Hymn 105
music: God rest you merry, melody from the Little Book of Christmas Carols (1850), descant by Sir David Willcocks (English, 1919-2015) words: 18th-century English carol
Carol
music: I wonder as I wander, Carl Rütti (Swiss, b.1949) words: John Jacob Niles (American, 1892-1980)
I wonder as I wander, out under the sky, How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die For poor orn’ry people like you and like I. I wonder as I wander out under the sky, When Mary birthed Jesus, ’twas in a cow’s stall, With wise men and farmers and shepherds and all. But high from the heavens a star’s light did fall, And the promise of ages it then did recall. If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing, A star in the sky, or a bird on the wing, Or all of God’s angels in heaven for to sing, He surely could have it, ’cause he was the king.
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All sing
Hymn 92
music: Personent hodie, melody from Piae Cantiones (1582), harm. Gustav Holst (English, 1874-1934) words: from Piae Cantiones (1582), transl. Jane M. Joseph (English, 1894-1929)
Carol
music: Verbum caro factum est, Paul Halley (English/Canadian, b.1952) words: John 1:14 and Gloria Patri
Verbum caro factum est et habitavit in nobis; et vidimus gloriam ejus, gloriam quasi unigeniti a Patre, plenum gratiae et veritas. Alleluia.
The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us; and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only-begotten by the Father, full of grace and truth.
Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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All sing
Hymn 107
music: In dulci jubilo, 14th-century German carol, harm. Charles Winfred Douglas (English, 1867-1944), descant arr. from R.L. Pearsall (English, 1795-1856) words: John Mason Neale (English, 1818-1866), alt.
Organ Voluntary, In dulci jubilo
music: Marcel DuprĂŠ (French, 1886-1971)
The Welcome from the Dean
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THE WORD OF GOD All stand to sing
The Hymn at the Procession 83 music: Adeste fideles, attrib. John Francis Wade (English, 1711-1786), S desc 3 Philllips
arr. Craig Phillips (American, b.1961) ST desc 4 Middleton descant st. 4 by J. Roland Middleton (English, 1895-1983) cut stanza 5 words: John Francis Wade; tr. Frederick Oakeley (English, 1802-1880) and others ST desc 6 Phillips now sung as stanza 5
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The Opening Acclamation Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. All And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The Celebrant continues
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. All remain standing to sing
Gloria in excelsis, Hymn 96
music: Gloria, French carol, arr. Edward Shippen Barnes (American, 1887-1958); descants: st 3 Bruce Neswick (American, b. 1956); st. 4 Dale Adelmann words: French carol, transl. James Chadwick (Irish, 1813-1882), alt.
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The Collect of the Day: The Nativity of Our Lord Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. The Lesson
Isaiah 9:2-7
At 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., read by Mary Caroline Cravens, Senior Warden of the Cathedral Chapter Lector
A Reading from The Book of Isaiah.
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onwards and for evermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. Lector Score All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Gradual: Psalm 96
music: Anglican chant adapt. from “Mendelssohn” (German, 1809-1847), Antiphon adapt. from “God rest you merry, gentlemen” (London carol, 18th century)
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1 Sing to the Lord a new song; * sing to the Lord, all the whole earth. 2 Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; * proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among the nations * and his wonders among all peoples. 4 For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; * he is more to be feared than all gods. 5 As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; * but it is the Lord who made the heavens.
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6 Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence! * Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary! 7 Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; * ascribe to the Lord honor and power. continued... 11
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8 Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; * bring offerings and come into his courts. 9 Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; * let the whole earth tremble before him.
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10 Tell it out among the nations: “The Lord is King! * he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.” 11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; * let the field be joyful and all that is therein. 12 Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the Lord when he comes, * when he comes to judge the earth. 13 He will judge the world with righteousness * and the peoples with his truth.
The Epistle
All sing the Antiphon
Titus 2:11-14
At 8:30 p.m., read by Rob Adams, Junior Warden, 2016 Cathedral Chapter At 11:30 p.m., read by Lindsey Hardegree, Cathedral Chapter Class of 2017 Lector
A Reading from The Letter of Paul to Titus.
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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All stand to sing
The Sequence: Hymn 94
music: Winchester Old, from The Whole Booke of Psalmes, 1592 T desc 2 CSLang hymnal arr. Craig Phillips (American, b.1961); S desc 5 Philips descants st. 2 Craig Sellar Lang (English, 1891-1971); st. 5&6 Phillips ST desc 6 Phillips words: Nahum Tate (Irish, 1625-1715)
All remain standing
The Holy Gospel Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. All Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Luke 2:1-20
In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see— I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!” 13
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.� So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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The Sermon
Bishop Wright
All stand
The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
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The Prayers of the People Celebrating the birth that brings grace and salvation to all, we pray for our needs and those of the whole world, singing: Canon
For the church throughout the world, that our worship and praise may give glory to God, and our witness and ministry may promote peace on earth. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. For the Anglican Communion, for Michael our Presiding Bishop, Robert and Keith our Bishops, for this Cathedral parish and for all the holy people of God. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. For peoples of every race and nation, that the birth of The Prince of Peace will encourage a new birth of righteousness and justice. We pray for this country and this city, and for all who lead us, especially Barack our President, Donald, our President-Elect, Nathan our Governor, and Kasim our Mayor. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. For those who are forsaken or abandoned, that Christians may offer the loving care and concern that bears witness to God’s abiding presence with them. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. For travelers, for the sick and suffering, for those serving their country in war zones and for their families; for the hungry, the homeless and for those in prison. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. For those who have died in Christ, remembering especially all those in whose memory Christmas flowers are given, that they may rejoice eternally in the presence of God. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. During the silence, all may offer their own prayers and intercessions, silently or aloud. The Celebrant concludes, saying
Almighty and everliving God, you have given us a new revelation of your loving providence in the Coming of your Son Jesus Christ to be born of the Virgin Mary: Grant that as he shared our mortality, so we may share his eternity in the glory of your kingdom; where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. The Confession of Sin Leader Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Silence may be kept.
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Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. 15
The Absolution
The Celebrant says
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. The Peace
All stand. The Celebrant says
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
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All greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Greeting
Dean Candler
THE HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory The Offertory Anthems
music: Traditional Normandy tune, arr. Reginald Jacques (English, 1894-1969), Away in a Manger words: st 1 & 2 attrib. Martin Luther (German, 1483-1546), st. 3 attrib. John T. Macfarland (1851-1913)
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, And stay by my side until morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay Close by me for ever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with thee there.
music: Gabriel Jackson (English, b.1962), The Christ-child words: G.K. Chesterton (English, 1874-1936)
The Christ-child lay on Mary’s lap; His hair was like a light. (O weary, weary is the world, But here is all aright.)
The Christ-child lay on Mary’s heart, His hair was like a fire. (O weary, weary is the world, But here the world’s desire.)
The Christ-child lay on Mary’s breast, His hair was like a star. (O stern and cunning are the kings, But here the true hearts are.)
The Christ-child stood at Mary’s knee, His hair was like a crown, And all the flowers looked up at Him, And all the stars looked down.
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All stand to sing
The Presentation: Hymn 87
music: Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn (German, 1809-1847),ST desc 2 & 3 adapt. Wm. H. Cummings (English, 1831-1915), arr. Craig Phillips (American, b.1961) words: Charles Wesley (English, 1707-1788), alt.
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All remain standing
The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you.
Eucharistic Prayer B, BCP, p. 367
Celebrant All
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant All
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Celebrant It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father
Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: All sing
The Sanctus and Benedictus
S 128, music: William Mathias (Welsh, 1934-1992)
After the Sanctus, all may stand or kneel.
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Then the Celebrant continues
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he gave thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore, according to his command, O Father, All
We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
The Celebrant continues And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.
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And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, 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. All sing
The Breaking of the Bread
music: Picardy, 17th-century French carol words: from the Liturgy of St. James, c. 1st century A.D.; paraphrased by Gerard Moultrie (1829-1885)
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The Communion
All are welcome to receive the consecrated bread and wine of the Eucharist. You may receive at the altar or at floorlevel stations. Stand or kneel and receive the bread (a wafer) in the palm of your hand. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request at the Peachtree (left) altar rail. Receive the wine either by drinking from the cup (guiding it to your lips) or by touching the wafer lightly to the wine. Younger children are invited to stand for easier access to the cup.
Music During the Ministration of Communion Communion Motet
music: Francis Poulenc (French, 1899-1963), O magnum mysterium words: Responsorial chant for Matins on Christmas
O magnum mysterium et admirabila sacramentum, ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, jacentem in praesepio. Beata virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare Dominum Jesum Christum.
Communion Carol
music: Peter Warlock (English, 1894-1930), Balulalow words: Martin Luther (German, 1483-1546), transl. James, John, & Robert Wedderburn (Scottish, 1567)
O my dear heart, young Jesus sweet, Prepare thy creddil in my spreit, And I sall rock thee in my hert And never mair from thee depart.
O great mystery, and wondrous sacrament, that animals should see the newborn Lord lying in their manger! Blessed is the Virgin whose womb was worthy to bear the Lord Jesus Christ.
Communion Carol
But I sall praise thee evermore With sangis sweet unto thy glor: The knees of my hert sall I bow, And sing that richt Balulalow. music: Cradle Song, James Kirkpatrick (American, 1838-1921), arr. Peter Hallock (American, 1924-2014), Away in a Manger words: traditional 19th-century American carol
Away in a manger, No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay The cattle are lowing The baby awakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky And stay by my side, Until morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray Bless all the dear children In Thy tender care And fit us for heaven To live with Thee there. Amen. 21
All sing
Hymn 115
music: Greensleeves, late 16th-century English folksong harm. Christmas Carols New & Old, 1871 words: William Chatterton Dix (English, 1837-1989)
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All sing
Hymn 112
music: Cranham, Gustav Holst (English, 1874-1934) words: Christina Rossetti (English, 1830-1894)
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All sing
Hymn 79
music: St. Louis, Lewis H. Redner (American, 1831-1908) words: Philips Brooks (American, 1835-1893)
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After the distribution of Communion, all sing
Hymn 111
music: Stille Nacht, melody by Franz Xaver Gruber (Austrian, 1787-1863) harmonized by Carl H. Reineke (German, 1824-1910), descant st. 3 by Thomas Foster (American, b. 1938) words: Joseph Mohr (Austrian, 1793-1848); transl. John Freeman Young (American, 1820-1885)
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The Postcommunion Prayer Celebrant Let us pray. All Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. The Blessing The Hymn at the Procession 100
music: Antioch, George Frideric Handel (German, 1685-1759) adapt. Lowell Mason (American, 1792-1872), arr. Craig Phillips (American, b.1961), descant 4. Daniel Fortune words: Isaac Watts (English, 1674-1748), alt.
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The Dismissal Leader Let us go forth in the name of Christ. All Thanks be to God. The Voluntary Puer nobis nascitur
David N. Johnson (American, 1922-1987)
Please extinguish candles and return them as you exit.
The Cathedral Musicians
The Cathedral Choir Dale Adelmann, Canon for Music David Fishburn, Associate Organist - Choirmaster Patrick A. Scott, Assistant Organist - Choirmaster
The Peachtree Brass
Stuart Stephenson, trumpet Thomas Wallace, trumpet Susan Welty, French horn Luis Fred, trombone Richard Brady, trombone Jeff Kershner, timpani The gift of brass and timpani and the television production is given by Delbert Lowell Jacks to the glory of God in memory of Thomas Ruben Jones. 27
All music is reprinted by permission under www.OneLicense.net (license number A-717455). Music from The Hymnal 1982 © Church Publishing, Inc., and music from Wonder, Love, and Praise (“WLP”) and Lift Every Voice and Sing II (“LEVAS II”) © Church Pension Fund, except where noted below: Hymn 92 words © G. Schirmer Inc. Hymn 96 words by permission of Fleming H. Revell Co. Hymn 105 words by permission of Fleming H. Revell Co. Hymn S128 by permission of Oxford University Press.
DIOCESE OF ATLANTA
The Right Reverend Robert C. Wright, Bishop of Atlanta The Right Reverend Keith Whitmore, Assistant Bishop of Atlanta
THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP
The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music The Reverend C. Wallace Marsh IV, Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship The Reverend George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Reverend Catherine Zappa, Canon for Spirituality and Mission The Reverend John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries The Reverend Todd D. Smelser, Canon Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Carolynne G. Williams, Canon Associate for Pastoral Care and Elder Ministry Ms. Mary Caroline Cravens, Senior Warden Mr. Rob Adams, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.stphilipscathedral.org
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